Still struggling to be ready for school by 7 am EVERY morning, we attended the class meeting of 1K. This is where the pupil get to share their views and problem with each other, their teacher and a parent representative. It was also yet another example of the sense of team spirit and brotherhood which we have all become aware of over the past few days. I find their motivation and determination to succeed so amazing. It was also an opportunity for them to ask us visitors questions about our day to day lives and how our school works and teach us some MORE Kiswahili in one of the lessons!
Today there was lots of opportunities for us to interact more with the boys than we have the other days and it was really nice to be able to share not only about our lives but the challenges that pupils from both Meru and Grove face. We also covered topics like peer pressure, the pressures of schoolwork and the need to succeed as well as issues such as HIV/AIDS education and corruption. We also enjoyed getting a chance to chat with the boys more freely at the international awareness group :)
In the afternoon we were taken to visit an organisation called 'Ripples' which takes in orphans whose parents have died of diseases, mainly HIV/AIDS, or have been abandoned. We were shown round the building for the children up to the age of 3 (the youngest of which was 3 days old!). We got to play with the children but found that once you picked a child and interacted with them for a while they were NOT amused when you put them back own again!
We were then taken to their children's hospital and also the area were people are tested and educated about HIV/AIDS. We were all really impressed and moved by the incredible work that they carry out at the centre everyday and wish we had more time to spend there!
2 comments:
Sounds like another amazing day!
You are all very priveledged to be able to experience the visits to 'Ripples' and the hospital. I'm sure you will have lasting memories to share with us on your return.
Lots of folk asking after you and wishing you well... Fliss :)
Thanks for another great post Danielle. Your mum has summed up how we all feel. We are also very proud to hear the comments made by Mrs. Kerr on what good ambassadors you have all been. We are already looking forward to next August when we will have the opportunity to return the hospitality shown by your hosts. Take care and have a great day tomorrow. Ann & Tom xx
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