The response I got from people all over the world following the attack has been overwhelming. I am humbled by all the encouraging emails, calls and comments in my blog and pledges for support that I have received following the attack. Honestly, I had no idea that there so many people out there who care and also appreciate what I do.

Please allow me to dedicate this post to members of the MENTOR program family in the US for their tremendous support and their pledges to help overcome the lose. I am really proud to be part of this MENTOR program family.

Nancy Gelman called me on Monday all the way from Washington to give me moral support and to make sure i was okay. Her pledge for financial support means that I will be able to finnish my Bushmeat field assessment despite the lose. Heather Eves was the first to send an email immediately the post went online to give me the moral support I desperately needed last Sunday. Dirck Byler sent me a very reassuring email yesterday.

Thanks to all you and your spouses for showing that you care. I wish you and your families all the best in life.

Iregi Mwenja

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