56 Miles Later, Eric the Runner Crossed the Finish Line

Congratulations to Eric Fischer for running and finishing his first 90 kilometer (56 mile) race! Eric also did an amazing job reaching his fund raising goal for America’s Unofficial Ambassadors! His efforts will help to build people-to-people connections and increase awareness between the United States and the Muslim world. Read below about how Eric found the strength to finish his race, the new friends he made, and the amazing experience he will never forget:

Eric with Race Director Abdelkhader Mouazziz in Ifrane, Morocco.

Greetings from Morocco!

Thank you for your support and encouragement over the last few days. I completed the 90 kilometers ultra-marathon in Ifrane successfully and I am now back in Rabat. It was quite a race! I went up there not knowing much about what was going to happen other than it was going to be a long race but it turned out to be the best experience I have had in Morocco and one of the best experiences of my life!  It was certainly a life changing experience.

The first day, we spent the night in Zaouia, a small town with a waterfall.   The next morning we started the race at 10 am.  It was a brutal run.  It started low and then went up a huge hill with lots of boulders.   When we got to the top there was a long, flat, grassy area until we got to some cedar trees before descending to the finish line. Afterward I took a little birdbath in a water fountain and from there we got lunch and dinner at our campsite in a beautiful area of Ras al-Ma.

The next day we got up and took the bus to the place where we left off on the first day.   There were four stages to this race and this was the longest leg of the race.  It was a 35 kilometer run which was even more brutal than the first day.  It seemed like the race was never going to end!   I started off a little too strong because about 2/3 of the way through it was really hot and I couldn’t run anymore so I just walked. However, I finally made it to the finish line in less than four hours. There were some monkeys at the end of the trail to welcome me to the finish line.  It was a hard experience but it was a good experience in the sense that I bonded with a lot of the Moroccan runners.  Many of them were world-renowned runners but it was also a group of people who were there just there to have some fun and run the race. After dinner all the runners listened to live music together.

The third day of the race was probably the best for me.  It was a 17 kilometer run on relatively flat terrain. I thought it would be painful because after the second day it was really tough to start thinking about running more.  However, it worked out really well and I had a smile on my face at the end of the third day!  After the race I went with some friends down to this river and we jumped into the cold water and poured water all over ourselves. It was supposed to be really good for my muscles and legs. After swimming in the river, we had the best chicken that I have ever had in my life. Although, I am sure my opinion was influenced by the fact that I was so hungry.

The next day we ran the last leg of the run.  It was supposed to be the easiest section of the race since it was downhill but the downhill part had all these boulders in the path.   I had to go slowly and my left leg was a little sore.   I wanted to be really careful not to injure myself. After the downhill part, we hit a road and after that I ran some more until I got to the final kilometer and then I ran all the way to the finish.   After I ended the race, a couple TV stations interviewed me and I got a medal, a t-shirt, and some other goodies.  At one point, I was on stage speaking in Arabic about my experience running the race.  I said that the race allowed me to bond with Moroccans over live music, bus rides, food, swimming, and storytelling. It was quite an experience that required training, determination, and sheer will to make it to the finish.

The experience is one that I will never forget.  It was really special and means a lot to me in so many ways that I cannot really describe.  I made a lot of Moroccan friends and when we were running the race everyone was enduring the same experience.  Although some runners may have trained more than others or knew more about the course, we all realized that we were in this together and we would help each other make it through.  This made it a really special experience because it didn’t matter if we were Moroccan, American, Tunisian, or Libya; we were all running this race and trying to get to the end and this meant helping each other along the way.  I will definitely stay in touch with my fellow runners.

Lastly, one of the things that kept me going was knowing that I had the support of many friends and family. I cannot thank my family and friends enough for the support that they gave to me in running this race; knowing that my friends and family were supporting me and America’s Unofficial Ambassadors (AUA) made the moments where it felt like the run was never going to end just that much more meaningful.  When you run for a purpose greater than yourself you are able to accomplish more than you think and I think that was one of the main lessons I took away from running the ultra-marathon in Ifrane, Morocco.

Best,

Eric Fischer

Ben Orbach, AUA Director, Featured on DePaul University Radio Show

Recently, AUA director Ben Orbach was invited to a DePaul University radio show, “Writing Our Story”. Hosted by Tim Lydon, the show interviews different authors and writers to provide “an in-depth look at those who are helping write the narrative of our times.” In the interview, Ben spokeabout his book Live from Jordan,  his experiences in the Muslim world, and America’s Unofficial Ambassadors.   Listen to the whole interview here.

African Youth Day at a Boys’ Prison in Dakar, Senegal

This post is a guest blog from Unofficial Ambassador Alisa Hamilton, who is currently volunteering with Tostan in Senegal. If are interested in finding out more, you can read her previous AUA blog.  Please also help Alisa reach her fund raising goal by visiting her blog site.

My first two weeks in Senegal have far exceeded my expectations. After a weeklong orientation in the city of Thiès, I am finally settling in to life in Dakar and my role in the Tostan office (which is air-conditioned – yes!). On my third day at work, I had the good fortune of attending the inauguration of a well that Tostan helped facilitate at a detention and correction center for minors in Dakar. The day-long celebration coincided with la Journée mondiale de l’enfant africain (African Youth Day), a day to commemorate children killed in Soweto, South Africa on June 16, 1976 during a march in which they protested for equal education and the right to be taught in their own language. I attended the inauguration with Tostan’s Communications Team and took photos and video of the day’s proceedings.

The detention center is a temporary home for 60 boys between the ages of 13 and 18, most of whom have committed minor offences, such as pick-pocketing and petty theft. Prior to the construction of the well, the boys had to walk several kilometers each day to the nearest water source and carry buckets of water back to the prison. They were expected to eat, wash, and go to the bathroom with this small amount of water and often ran out before the end of the day. The Tostan volunteer and Fulbright scholar most involved in the project explained that the boys did not want to partake in sports because they did not have the means to wash themselves afterward. Hygiene and health are two focal points in Tostan’s program of human rights education so it was fitting that the organization partner with the prison to improve the quality of life in the center with clean water.

A portion of the garden where the boys grow onions, cabbage, and mint among other vegetables and herbs. Photograph taken by Alisa Hamilton.

Now with the well located in the garden, the morale in the detention center has increased immensely. Not only do the boys have the means to eat, wash, and play sports, they are learning how to garden. Currently, less than 300 CFA (aproximately $0.60) is spent on each detainee per day. The produce from the garden supplements their diet and the selling of surplus serves as an income generating activity, another corner stone in Tostan’s Prison Project along with family mediation and human rights education. According to the garden supervisor, the sentences of several boys have been shortened thanks to Tostan’s program, and the number of boys who return because of repeat offenses has decreased. Tostan’s next project is training the boys to raise chickens. With profit-making skills, they are less likely to conduct criminal activity after their release. These vocational skills also help detainees return to their families, many of which own farms.

Pulling up the inaugural bucket of water. (From left to right: Prison Director, U.S. Ambassador, Tostan Project Supervisor). Photo taken by Tostan volunteer.

The day began with speeches by the Director of the prison, a Tostan representative, and the U.S. Ambassador to Senegal, Marcia S. Bernicat. At the well inauguration, the Ambassador lifted a bucket sloshing with water and poured it into the reservoir. Everyone joined together in prayer as the Imam blessed the well. A local news station filmed the event and interviewed the Ambassador. I saw the footage in a store that evening, which was really neat. After the inauguration, we ate ceebuyapp (seasoned rice with beef and vegetables) before returning to the main venue for the afternoon activities.

The celebration began with a wrestling competition (Senegal’s national sport) complete with the sprinkling of sacred water and dancing. Five rounds of fighting took place with commentary by a charismatic prison employee. After each victory, the other boys would rush into the arena to cheer and dance for the winner. The director of the prison joined in the dancing after the final match. A sketch, a rap, and a song performed by the boys followed the competition. Finally, after a closing speech by the Director, everyone, including the boys, prison guards, and audience members, broke into dance as people exited the performance area. The atmosphere was jovial and full of hope. The Director assured the boys in her final words that their time at the detention center was only a phase in their lives and that with confidence and perseverance they would go on to live prosperously. My favorite part of the day was watching the amicable interactions between detainees and prison personnel. There seemed to be a real understanding that yes, the boys committed wrongs, but this did not exclude them from being contributing members of society.

Audience members sing and dance in front of graffiti art reading “HipHop Education” during the afternoon festivities. Photograph taken by Alisa Hamilton.

At present, Tostan’s Prison Project runs the Community Empowerment Program (CEP) in five of Senegal’s prisons, and seven other prisons have officially requested the implementation of Tostan’s program. Prisoners are some of the most neglected and vulnerable members of a society, and human rights education is crucial for these individuals who have been stripped of their dignity and are often rejected by their families after serving their sentences. A large part of my position in the Programs Department is to support the Prison Project. I am very excited about the opportunity (however unexpected!) to become involved.

Watch the interview with Garden Supervisor, Ibrahim Cissé: 

Read more about Tostan and find other amazing opportunities like this one in the AUA Directory today!

UPDATE: Eric the Ultra Marathon Runner is Ready to Go!

Beginning this Thursday, June 23rd, Eric will begin the longest race of his life. As you may have read about in our previous post and interview, Eric will be running in Morocco for a grueling 54 miles (80 km) through mountainous terrain and the summer’s heat. We here at AUA will be rooting for Eric and cannot wait to hear about his success! Eric wrote to us about his latest preparations:

“I am now back in Rabat and preparing myself mentally and physically for the challenge that lies ahead.  This is the first time that I have run a race of this distance and so I just have to stay focused and put one foot in front of the other.  I am running this race with my friend Jay Bessey, a major in the US army… We are both a looking forward to this experience and do not know what to expect other than a real challenge.”

“I have a lot of strength knowing that I am doing this for personal reasons as well as a purpose greater than myself by supporting America’s Unofficial Ambassadors.   I am very excited about this race and all the support from friends and family that will no doubt be in my mind as I make my way from the start to the finish.”

It’s not too late to show Eric your support by visiting his page and making a donation! He has reached 72% of his fund raising goal and your donation could be the final push he needs to make it.  If you would like to contribute to America’s Unofficial Ambassadors in other ways, please visit our Support Us page.

Good luck Eric!

Introducing Akbar Ahmed: Scholar, Professor and AUA Advisory Board Member!

Akbar Ahmed is a leading scholar and expert on Islam in America.  He has had many books published, including “Journey In America: The Challenge of Islam”,  ”Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization” and “Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World”.  He is also a playwright, has been interviewed on BBC, CNN and NPR, has taught at some of the premier universities in the world and is currently a professor at American University’s School of International Service, as well as being the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies.

The cover of Mr. Ahmed's book, "Journey Into Islam"

All of these accomplishments are why we are proud to announce that Mr. Ahmed is our newest AUA Advisory Board member!  He is not only incredibly qualified, but truly an expert in the field.  He is teaching an upcoming e-course through American University called “Bridging the Great Divide: The Jewish Muslim Encounter”.  Here is the course summary:

No two religions are closer together than Judaism and Islam, yet ironically no two religions are further apart. This course will explore the history, culture and theology of Muslims and Jews, reflecting on both their similarities and differences as well as the major challenges. Assisted by leading scholars in the US and Europe, the course will also offer strategies for building bridges between the communities.

The course is sure to be fascinating, please sign up or maybe read one of Mr. Ahmed’s books to see an interesting, firsthand perspective on some incredibly pertinent issues. To read more about the course, please click here.

From Kentucky to the Palestinian Territories: Morgan’s Service

Mosaic Scholarship winner and AUA Volunteer, Morgan, sent us her thoughts as she prepares to leave for the Palestinian Territories on Friday.  She will be spending two months there on a Middle East Fellowship program.  Here’s what she has to say:

Morgan relaxing beneath a tree in Williamsburg

Hello, fellow explorers!  We are getting very close to departure time here and I’m addressing this very important step in my preparation!  I guess we’ll start with a little about me and my volunteer plans.  My name is Morgan Faulkner and I just finished my junior year at Centre College, located in scenic (though very small) Danville, KY. My majors are Religion and English literature, but since we’re a liberal arts college I’ve taken classes in lots of different areas.  Some of those classes played a big part in my desire to volunteer and study abroad in the Middle East this summer.

I discovered through trial and error that traditional study abroad at my school wasn’t for me.  For one thing, my location didn’t really agree with my health and for another, it was very hard to be away from a lot of the things that gave me purpose, including my volunteer work with my service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega.  The moral of the story seemed to be that whatever I do with my life, I need to be doing something that serves a greater purpose.  It was this discovery that led me to Creative Learning’s Mosaic Scholarship and their program, America’s Unofficial Ambassadors.

Reading about their scholarship opportunities gave me a real feeling of excitement.  Until then, going abroad was just a wistful dream while I looked for a real summer job.  Money is tight in my family right now and although I could afford not to work, we definitely don’t have the several thousands of dollars lying around that would allow me to do the kind of work I most desire.  I looked through all of the programs AUA had listed, trying to decide which program I would apply for.  Finally, I settled on the Middle East Fellowship, specifically their Damascus Summer Encounter, and I was accepted.  All I needed next was the money.  I literally jumped for joy when I got the email that I was being considered for AUA’s Mosaic Scholarship, even though nothing was set in stone.

As anyone who has seen the news lately knows, the conflict in Syria has been escalating.  The Middle East Fellowship was compelled to cancel programs in Syria on account of safety concerns.  Both MEF and AUA worked expeditiously to find an alternative for me to volunteer.  MEF emailed  me to ask  if I would like to go to the Palestinian Territories instead.  AUA offered to fund my new venture with MEF.  My brief concern that I would no longer be able to spend the summer abroad was assuaged and now that I was back on track, I again jumped for joy.

And now here I am, 6 days before I embark on what promises to be the greatest adventure of my life, and it still doesn’t feel real.  I’ve read the travel guides, the orientation packets, talked with friends and family, and begun the agonizing decision of what to pack.  But there are things bugging me right now as I prepare to depart which never have before.

One of them is the fact that I’ve only found two travel guides that seem to acknowledge that Israel and the Palestinian Territories are two separate entities.  The orientation packets and books I’ve read on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict in the past weeks have made it very clear that a huge gulf lies between the two nations and that no one can claim an uncontested right to this land, but none of them talk about the details of it.

Trying to put together a wardrobe that will honor and respect the conservative, Muslim culture that I hope to become a temporary part of, I have gained a new understanding and respect for American women who feel morally obligated to dress in a conservative manner.  In store after store,  I find an endless string of sleeveless shirts, tiny skirts, and dresses that could easily pass as a top.  I lament the lack of a good cardigan that could at least make the risqué acceptable.

The thing is, conservative clothing isn’t a subject I’m really passionate about.  If women choose to wear revealing clothing then I believe that they have the right to do so.  After all, in a democratic society that has prided itself on protecting everyone’s right of expression, what could be more fundamental than allowing women to choose their own clothing?  But what about women who choose the opposite?  Have we made it impossible for a woman to say that her body is her own business and that she has the power to choose how much of it she shows to certain people?  Legally, of course not, but practically, I’d like to get the names of the stores they frequent, because I am running out of options.  And as the options dwindle, my sympathy grows.

When I tell friends I’m going to Palestine they look at me strangely and ask, but where?  I tell them Bethlehem and invariably they respond, but isn’t that in Israel?  Perhaps they were not prepared for my new ten minute explanation about the struggle over the West Bank and its actual current political situations, but I no longer find myself prepared to just smile and nod in return.  They protest that I shouldn’t be going to such a troubled place, even claiming that I’m too intelligent to do something so stupid as to throw my life away, since clearly I won’t make it out alive.

Mentors at school who have worked and travelled extensively in the area, however, are thrilled.  Everyone says I will doubtlessly meet great people and make new friends.  They also say that I will discover a new “secret”, that the stereotypes some people hold, believing that Arabs and Muslims are dangerous and unpredictable and not worth our best efforts are wrong.  They are just people.  Just like you and me, they have parents, siblings, children, friends, and dreams.  They need food and water and shelter to survive, and if they can get work and an education for their children on top of it then it’s been a pretty good day.  We are blinded by rhetoric and fear of what we do not know and do not understand.  Instead of human beings, we see political agendas and a peace that depends on our desire not to look too closely at the ugly details of a bad situation.

My goal in my travels is to learn the secret for myself.  I want to seek these people, learn about their world, their families, and their dreams.  My heart longs for these relationships at the same time it fears their rejection.  I come from a world that has turned a blind eye and deaf ear to their sufferings, and my greatest desire is to prove that I no longer want to be one of those people.  AUA director Ben Orbach gave me some of the best advice I’ve gotten so far: listen and respect, show sincerity where it exists, and don’t be afraid to see the differences.  What specifically I will learn, I’m not sure yet.  I want to learn what they have to teach me.  Beyond that, I guess I’ll just have to wait and see.

What’s the best reason to volunteer in a Muslim majority country?

Photo Courtesy of Richard Allen Greene

There are countless reason to volunteer in a Muslim majority country.  It can be an incredibly rewarding and fun experience which will certainly change the lives of those for whom you are volunteering.  We’re interested in why you would want to volunteer in the Muslim world.  Take our poll and feel free to write in your own answer or comment!

The Importance of Athletics in the Muslim World

In discussing culture a few days ago, I mentioned a number of different arts and elements, but omitted one of the most important and universal parts of all culture; sports!  In the United States, there is a massive industry surrounding sporting goods, professional athletics and amateur competition which approaches $100 billion dollars every single year.  It’s obviously an integral part of the American cultural landscape, but what about in Muslim world?

Men's African Club Volleyball Champions from Egypy: Photo Courtesy of CAVB

All sorts of athletics are incredibly popular in Muslim majority countries.  People watch and play sports every day.  There are many sports blogs discussing professional sports, locals sports and even Muslim women in sports.  In Somalia, when a local extremist militant group banned watching the 2010 World Cup under penalty of death, people risked their lives and continued to watch because their love for soccer was so great.

In the 2008 Summer Olympics, every single Muslim majority country participated with the exception of two, Brunei and Kosovo.  Although all the rest of the Muslim nations competed, altogether they won only 60 medals of the 958 which were given out.  Their lack of accomplishment was irrelevant however, as many countries were excited just to be participating on a global stage.

Soccer is quite possibly the most popular sport in the entire Muslim world.  People get unbelievably excited for the World Cup, Premier League and every international soccer game.  They dance in the streets after big games and demand that shops show the most important matches on their TVs.  Children grow up playing soccer.  The Global Sport Fund has held soccer camps for kids all over the Muslim world in order to encourage their love of the game and keep them away from difficult conditions in their home countries.  There are even websites covering the sports news in the region, from the Iranian women’s team FIFA ban to the issues with the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Photo Courtesy of Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

Qatar has been making headlines all around the world with their surprise winning bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the subsequent allegations of bribery.   The obvious desire for a huge event like the World Cup to take place in the Muslim world is backed by many reasons.  It would first and foremost, bring money to the region, creating jobs and almost certainly helping the economy throughout the Middle East.  It would inspire countless new athletes.  Kids love soccer no matter what, but to have the World Cup take place in their region would  bring the enthusiasm to a pinnacle.  Furthermore, the World Cup could be a great distraction to a region which needs a distraction.  Whether or not the FIFA tournament winds up in Qatar or not, soccer will remain influential in the region and could do great things.

Iranian Women's National Team: Photo Courtesy of Reuters

Sports have the power to inspire and change a region.  They can inject happiness by allowing those who have been afflicted with political or religious strife in their homeland to forget about the problems going on and focus on kicking a ball around, or shooting some hoops.  With the recent upheavals all around the Muslim world, for people to stop and watch a little soccer could be incredibly soothing.

Volunteers often bring their own personal favorites sports with them.  Hockey, Baseball and American Football are rarely the popular sports in the Muslim world which typically favors soccer, cricket and even basketball and rugby.  While volunteering abroad, make sure to play some sports with the people you’re staying with and working with.  Maybe teach them a new game which they haven’t played before.  Sports are beloved throughout the world, from Texas to Tehran, so don’t hesitate to use them as a tool to bond with people anywhere and everywhere.  As always, look into our directory of organizations facilitating volunteer service in the Muslim world and remember that not only are athletics universal, but just because they’re games, doesn’t mean that they can’t change lives.

Journey to Senegal: Alisa’s Pre-Departure Thoughts

Alisa, another amazing AUA volunteer just left on June 6 for her year long excursion to Senegal.  She will check in with blog posts throughout her experience abroad.  Here are her pre-departure thoughts and musings:

Phew! What a week. Yesterday I graduated from Bates College with a B.S. in
Anthropology. I now have less than five days to unpack and repack before I move to Senegal for one year to volunteer with Tostan International, a non-governmental organization committed to empowering African communities to cultivate positive social change based on respect for human rights (tostan.org). Needless to say, I’m a little preoccupied.

Having studied abroad in Dakar and fallen in love with Senegalese culture, I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to return and build on my experience personally and professionally. Aside from going over my ever-extending to-do list, I’m engrossed in
thoughts about all the things I want to do and learn that I didn’t get a chance to last time.  This list includes, but is not limited to, joining a hip-hop dance troop, cooking cebujen (a delicious fish and vegetable dish) all by myself, and teaching my host sisters how to swim.

A graduation party held by Alisa's family before she left for Africa

However, I also have more serious matters on my mind. Mainly, how I am going to connect my work as Assistant to the Programs Officer at Tostan with the mission of America’s Unofficial Ambassadors in blog posts that are engaging and as fun to read as
they are informative. In addition to participating in AUA’s forum, I am also keeping a personal blog for friends and family. I have never blogged before, and as an Anthropologist, I am always concerned about misrepresentation. I intend to keep AUA’s mission of promoting tolerance and understanding between America and the Muslim world as my main objective in both blogs. But how can I write about my experience and guarantee that I am not misrepresenting individuals, Islam, or Senegalese culture? I can’t!

I take this question very seriously. With power comes responsibility, and having been honored with the opportunity to act as an Unofficial Ambassador, I at least have to try.  Unfortunately, I am no longer within the protective realm academia. Time to put four
years of intense knowledge acquisition to the test!

AUA Directory Highlights Volunteer Opportunities in the Muslim World

AUA Initiative Promotes Volunteering in the Muslim World for Professionals

Washington DC, June 7, 2011 — Creative Learning, a Washington DC based non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the expansion of America’s Unofficial Ambassadors (AUA) Directory of Recommended Organizations. The addition of 23 new organizations, offering specific opportunities for professionals in medicine, civil society, and business, is a significant step in the development of the premier resource for researching short-term volunteer opportunities in the Muslim World. The AUA Directory provides analytical and descriptive profiles of leading organizations that send or host American volunteers serving in human development in Muslim-majority countries. The AUA Directory is available free of charge at www.unofficialambassadors.com.

The AUA initiative helps mobilize Americans to reach across cultural differences and to build people-to-people partnerships by volunteering in human development. In producing the AUA Directory, Creative Learning researched more than 1,000 organizations and conducted extensive interviews with program staff and alumni so to create descriptive and analytical profiles of 59 recommended organizations that offer volunteer opportunities that vary from teaching English in the Palestinian Territories to building schools in Mali to training NGOs in Bangladesh.

By December of 2012, AUA aims to encourage more than 1,000 Americans to commit to at least one week of service in the Muslim World. The AUA Directory is an invaluable resource for those future volunteers to find the opportunity that is right for them. As Steven C. Rosenthal, Founder and Executive Director of Cross-Cultural Solutions explained, “This is a substantial step forward for our field. We are proud to partner with AUA and work together to build a better world.”

Brig. Gen. Ronald Sconyers (USAF, Ret.), President and CEO of Physicians for Peace, welcomed his organizations’ inclusion in the AUA Directory, too, and commented on its value as a tool to advance peace-building and development goals. He said, “We see the AUA Directory as an excellent resource for volunteers and nonprofits who share a commitment to effecting meaningful, lasting change in Muslim societies and beyond, and we are delighted to be part of this new effort.”

About Creative Learning

America’s Unofficial Ambassadors is a strategic initiative of Creative Learning, a Washington DC-based not-for-profit organization that enhances the capacity of local organizations around the world to improve the lives of people in their communities. Through the creation of people-to-people partnerships, Creative Learning is especially dedicated to protecting human rights, supporting economic and social development, and building peace. Consistent with the program’s theme that American citizens should do more to make a difference, AUA does not seek government funding. For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracy Key at Tracykeyevents@aol.com.

Contact:                               Communications Department

Contact Person:                Andrew Stinson

Company Name:              Creative Learning

Telephone Number:       202-363-3973

Email Address:                  AndrewS@creativelearning.org

Website address:            www.unofficialambassadors.com