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News from Shelly's Visit in January 2006While visiting Olasiti village in January 2006, Shelly sent this update: |
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| Everything
is going well here in Olasiti. There are 5 students (4 boys, 1 girl)
with the orphanage who have no money to pay for secondary school.
They could also go to vocational school. There are also two girls who
are on the school waiting list and may be accepted if there is room. So
far I have met three of the boys. They are very focused and
interested in school. The overall fees to attend secondary school are $210 per student/ per year. This includes school fees, uniforms, exercise books, bicycle, etc. I have biked the entire town and visited schools. There were 3 to 12 orphans in every class. Zenan told them how important it was to attend school. |
 Zenan in the Olasiti community garden |
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The first day I played soccer
with at least 150 kids. I
thought maybe they just came to play, and some were not orphans.
This is
not the case. After school yesterday the orphan center was
overflowing. Porridge was served to all. A teacher was
inside with
the artists and I was outside reading books. The other kids were
playing Jenga, Uno and checkers - they are a hit!
Then, we went to the garden and the kids harvested, watered and dug ditches. Yes, it needs some fencing! Every child walked home with a handful of lettuce. It was a little hectic but it was nice to see who emerged as leaders. At least 100 kids were in the gardening area. |
Now
I can see why they need more space and some housing. We have
looked at land to build a hostel and classroom. More on that
later.... It's a lot but worth doing.  Gotta run!Shelly
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 The village tailor sews the new
uniforms.
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 Now it's time to shop for shoes.
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 Teacher Ruth and 3 students |
 Playing a new game: checkers! |
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