This is going to be a great asset to the next phase of volunteers, the community and the local youth.
Showing posts with label Chamwino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chamwino. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Chamwino Gets a New Coat
This morning Carla, Lindsey, Lonny and I headed to Chamwino to continue our programming we started back in October. Lonny ran his computer classes with the help of Kilakala local Barisa which had his sign up sheet filled within minutes, while Carla and I held an English class in the beautiful new school, fresh paint and all.
This is going to be a great asset to the next phase of volunteers, the community and the local youth.
This is going to be a great asset to the next phase of volunteers, the community and the local youth.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Ushujaa kwa Uhai
This week we held our first "Ushujaa kwa Uhai" in Chamwino. Our audience was estimated at 500. Definitley a huge turnout.
We set up a tent and hired a local DJ and invited local youth to show off their talent. Local artists were showcased to kick off afternoon. Some performances included the local youth singing, dancing and rapping.
The local Morogoro school's Girls' Club was invited to preform a traditional dance with drummers.
We set up a tent and hired a local DJ and invited local youth to show off their talent. Local artists were showcased to kick off afternoon. Some performances included the local youth singing, dancing and rapping.
The local Morogoro school's Girls' Club was invited to preform a traditional dance with drummers.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
New Program in Chamwino
Youth Challenge International partners with local organizations with similar missions and values. In Morogoro we work together with Faraja Trust Fund. Faraja is resposible for building the community centres and schools where our programs take place.
This month we started a new program in Chamwino. Chamwino is in the outskirts of town and sometimes referred to as the "slums".
The school is still under construction, but there are four walls and a roof, and the locals are excited to start participating. They are so excited that we started programming sooner than expected. Our first classes started 3 weeks ago and we have been returning every week. We are now up to 2 days per week. The classes include basic computer skills, english lessons, HIV/AIDS information, condom demonstrations, gender issues and much more. So far the turnout has been overwhelming and the ratio of female to male participants better than expected.
The school is slowly nearing completion. Knowing that we have this much interest even without a finished school is very exciting.
We will be hosting the first "Ushujaa kwa Uhai" (Courage for Life) talent night in Chamwino this Friday, October 31st with or without pumpkins.
This month we started a new program in Chamwino. Chamwino is in the outskirts of town and sometimes referred to as the "slums".
The school is still under construction, but there are four walls and a roof, and the locals are excited to start participating. They are so excited that we started programming sooner than expected. Our first classes started 3 weeks ago and we have been returning every week. We are now up to 2 days per week. The classes include basic computer skills, english lessons, HIV/AIDS information, condom demonstrations, gender issues and much more. So far the turnout has been overwhelming and the ratio of female to male participants better than expected.The school is slowly nearing completion. Knowing that we have this much interest even without a finished school is very exciting.
We will be hosting the first "Ushujaa kwa Uhai" (Courage for Life) talent night in Chamwino this Friday, October 31st with or without pumpkins.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
A Smile Speaks Louder than Words
Some of our work involves Home Based Care (HBC) for people living with HIV. We visit with local families and provide them with some basic essentials. 
Today, HBC hosted a play day for all the families to enjoy. There were over 100 people, including young and old. Julia and Lonny prepared most of the activities that day which included colouring books, ring toss, bowling and the infamous rain game. They also enjoyed some rice, beans and bananas. Philip and Florian, two German volunteers with Faraja even had the kids making their own crowns. At the end of the day HBC handed out soap, cooking oil, rice and flour along with 2,000Tsh for each family.
The entire day was very heartwarming even though at times it was hard to hold back tears. Watching these children having fun and smiling is what this is all about.
Today, HBC hosted a play day for all the families to enjoy. There were over 100 people, including young and old. Julia and Lonny prepared most of the activities that day which included colouring books, ring toss, bowling and the infamous rain game. They also enjoyed some rice, beans and bananas. Philip and Florian, two German volunteers with Faraja even had the kids making their own crowns. At the end of the day HBC handed out soap, cooking oil, rice and flour along with 2,000Tsh for each family.
The entire day was very heartwarming even though at times it was hard to hold back tears. Watching these children having fun and smiling is what this is all about.
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