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
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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