In January, February and March 2023, I spent a few days each month in Port Alfred, where I trained 8 people with the ABC Adventure material. Most of them are already involved with an Aftercare in one of the schools, so they do have the opportunity to practice what they have learned.
February and March we attended their Aftercare, which was good as to help with some practical advice where needed. What struck me in February again, was how a little bit of input, can accomplish so much. We helped some kids with Maths that they did not understand and when they got it, it lead to them explaining it to others around them.
In March, there was a girl, who in that week was raped. Carina could counsel her a bit and help with some of the official processes. I am deeply concerned about rape and what devastating effect it has on a person. The question that is burning inside of me is, how such a person can come to a place of healing, so that the rest of their lives are not determined by that and so that their value is not forever equated to that act of cruelty! Of course, a lot of energy must go into protecting and preventing such things. What role can and should Educational Centers play in this?
In March I also linked up again with a boy who are selling fruit in town, but who actually wants to go back to school. We finally got to the bottom of the problem: He does not have a birth certificate. With his mother having already passed on, the matter is complicated, but not impossible. A social worker at Joshua Project has given me advice on how to tackle this matter, for which I am very grateful.
Sophakama! We shall rise!
Evelyn
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