I have been in Jinja, Uganda for a week now, and have gotten involved in the Soft Power Education project I blogged about earlier. The organization has a great reputation in the area for all the work they have done with schools and communities. As a short-term volunteer, my duties are quite simple - help fix up and paint classrooms, as well as teaching aids onto the walls. I wish there was a bit more community involvement on our particular site, though the teachers and students are extremely grateful. Our school also has a program for deaf students, and it has been both amusing and frustrating to try to communicate with them. But they were excited to help out on a day off, as you can see in this photo (as well as the original state of things in the classrooms).
By the way, if you are able to donate even a tiny amount to Soft Power Education, I can tell you first-hand, the organization is doing some great thing here. In addition to schools, they have a community center project and health clinic, all funded by donations.
http://www.justgiving.com/michellew54. :)
3 comments:
I am glad that you are finding this very rewarding. Keep up the good work. As for the smell a strong soap might work. The kids are cute.
Love MOMMERS
good for you for getting involved in something so important. I'm sure the work is tough, but when you look back, it will feel great knowing you were a part of something that makes a difference.
cheers,
mindi
Hi Michelle,
What a wonder adventure you are having in addition to this beautiful volunteer experience you are having. You are helping so many lives by what you are doing now. It is such a Mitzvah! I am so proud of you. Stay well, and come home safe to all of your family and friends.
Love,
"Auntie" Lynne
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