This trip has been truly amazing so far and will continue to be I'm sure. I had no idea going into this that the need was so great & that MaAfrika Tikkun played such a vital role as the ONLY safety net in these impoverished communities. We have visited several of MaArika Tikkun's "Centers of Excellence" in both the Johannesburg & Cape Town areas. Diepsloot, Alexandra, Orange Farm, Hillbrow, Mfuleni....tomorrow we spend the day in Delft.
We've played with the kids, danced with them, helped them with their school work & computer skills, talked with them & their helpers, participated in the sporting & playground activities. We have tried are best to immerse ourselves into the daily happenings at MaAfrika Tikkun.
Today was incredible. We went with the health care workers on their home visits, worked with the kids again on the computers, worked in the kitchens & the gardens. One of the things that really stood out was the fact that none of the kids have any toys at home. The social workers from MaAfrika Tikkun will take in a bag of toys for them to play with while they tend to the needs of the sick & the kids go crazy with them!!
So jealous that has to be the best experience!!! Have a safe trip home!
ReplyDeleteWow thats neat!! I'm glad that you were able to help them!! That just makes me sad, those poor kids... Well ttyl. Love you and be safe.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely blog, thank you! It was great meeting you and going with you to our Orange Farm centre - keep up your great work fundraising for MaAfrika Tikkun!
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