by gregoryfritz | Mar 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of my observations from my recent stay in Zimbabwe is the difference between how I first respond to an injustice and a typical Zimbabwean response. Our immediate response is influenced by our cultural background and we can learn from each other. As a product of my...
by gregoryfritz | Sep 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe This morning I had a serious conversation with several friends who care deeply for Zimbabwe. Each person in the group left a relatively comfortable life and intentionally moved to this country to help improve the lives of the people here. These...
by gregoryfritz | Sep 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Africa grows on you! Of course, there are many problems and issues that are concerning in Africa, but there is more to Africa than what is commonly portrayed. This is my third trip to Zimbabwe in the past twelve months. I come here with the hope that I will be able to...
by gregoryfritz | Sep 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
This reminder of an important African value dominates the wall in front of one of the escalators in the Johannesburg Airport. Nancy teaches a lesson that brings home this same message in her workshops. She engages audience participation to tell about the farmer who...
by gregoryfritz | Sep 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
About 40 hours of travel. Spokane, Seattle, Dubai, Johannesburg, and finally Harare, Zimbabwe. My wife, Nancy, and I arrived here Tuesday evening. Except for its length, the trip went smoothly. Even our bags arrived on our flight. We hit the ground running with...
by gregoryfritz | Aug 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
I often feel awkward to be an American as I travel internationally. There are at least three common scenarios that I lack wisdom and/or cross-cultural communication skills to smoothly navigate. First, sometimes people expect me to defend the American...
