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