Hi everyone,

I’m preparing to leave on June 7 to begin Peace Corps service in Moldova, where I’ll be serving as a Community Development Facilitator.

It took me longer to get here than I originally expected. My departure was delayed by about a year because I wasn’t able to complete my medical clearance in time. That included redoing a root canal and going through multiple rounds of vaccinations, which created some unexpected expenses. With help from my Rotary club and a couple of friends, I was able to get through the dental work, and I’m very grateful for that support.

I’m now trying to cover the last few things I need before leaving, including a new pair of glasses, business casual clothes, a dependable laptop, luggage, and a camera. Photography has been an important part of my life for a long time, and I’d love to use it to document and share some of my experience while serving abroad.

If anyone would like to help, my GoFundMe is here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ilyas-peace-corps-journey-in-moldova

The fundraiser is going well with a few donations already made. I am reposting this in case anyone who missed my first post would consider making a donation.

Thank you to anyone who takes a moment to read, share, or contribute. I truly appreciate it!

Ilya

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