Tuesday 3rd July
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| Outside Timvane Community Based Childcare Centre |
Amy and I travelled out
to the village of Chinagala, there we join in with the Timvene
Community Base Childcare Centre. This centre is a place were both
orphan and vulnerable children can come and be cared for, with the
funding support coming from the community itself, not a lot of money
is given however a lot of love is shown and expressed.
On arrival we were
warmly greeted and welcome to join in with their program, there were
about 50 children in the centre, ages 2-5 years old.
As we walked into the
concrete room the children were singing 'rain, rain go away and head,
shoulders, knees and toes' their voices echo off the walls and floor
so it could like 100 children, absolutely beautiful, they then
processed to sing some more songs in Chichewa.
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| The beautiful children ages 2-5 years |
The children love our
presences, we were invited to sit amongst the children before being
asked 'what's your program'. Amy and I have learnt to always be
prepared because you never know when you will be called on to run an
activity.
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| Relay game with the balloons |
We read the children a
story to the children, sang some songs and then played a activity
with the balloons. It was such a delight to see the children having a
go and really getting into the fun and games.
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| Their gorgeous smiles! |
After a prayer time,
the children went to wash their hands and sit down for lunch, for
some children this would be their only nutritious meal for the day.
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| Washing hands! |
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| Sharing a meal! |
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| Washing up dishes! |
Later the children
enjoyed their own brought snack from home, and it was so encouraging
to see how nicely the children willingly shared their food with one
another, those who had much shared with those who had little!
The staff volunteer
their time Monday to Friday from 7:30-11:00am, they are amazing! They
give so much of themselves and their joy and love for the children is
so evident!
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| Writing in English |
The program continues
as the younger children learn counting, learning months, ABC, and
memory verses. The older children (5 year old's) were writing English
their words were, door, duck and desk.
As I sat with the
children I saw both excelling students yet some struggling to hold a
pencil, the way the volunteer ladies gently came alongside the
children was beautiful, they truly want to see the children give
their best effort.
We finished the program
with singing and prayers before the children went home.
Xx kylie.
Wonderful description Kylie. Sandy experienced similar at the Community School at Matero CCAP, particularly the children sharing their snacks which they 'pooled' on one of their bags!
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