I can't believe this is my last night in Kampala. The second experience was as exciting as the first! Those kids are truly wonderful. I 'know' 29 of the 35 quite well already, each with interesting features: Winnie, so tiny, so smart...... yesterday her ripped dress was falling off; Bosco, who cries at the drop of a hat, but is probably the top pupil; Annet, who grumps when she doesn't get the longest pencil; Julius who always looks sick; and Stella, who shoots the teachers dirty looks.
When they have any food, a usually rambunctious group is suddenly silent. It breaks ones heart. We have loved working at N.L.P.
Bob got a bit sick but is stalwart. The 2 volunteers are AMAZING. clap, clap, clap etc. for YOU!, Ruby and Kavita.....I am sad to leave these kids.
Please support them in what ever way you are able. I have some nice necklaces. Love to all. I am too immersed to really miss anyone, but once in Holland.........
Love to all. Farewell Namuwongo,...... disrupted, difficult lives,....... children with no future.... Judy
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It must indeed be disheartening, sometimes, to thing about the future of these children. But I am sure the children helped by your project have a better chance thanks to the work that you are doing. I hope that your school can invite people from micro-lending organizations, local craftspeoples' fair-trade collectives, etc. to come talk to the children, let them know about opportunities for economic advancement when they get a bit older, and see if they have any special skills or talents that can be nurtured on a tuition-free basis.
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