Day 16 - NGOs and Dancing

This morning, we had our daily check in with Mr. Mitchell and Sareena. Afterwards, we had a small tea break with the Banjika students and were split up into our NGO groups. One group visited an environmental and agricultural NGO which was attended by the group that we weren’t in. Our group visited an NGO that focused on empowering unhoused kids in need. We learned how they made sustainable/re-usable feminine pads for girls who needed them. Many girls aren’t able to attend school because they don’t have access to pads, so this was an issue that the NGO wanted to tackle. They used materials that were accessible to them such as blankets, umbrellas, and other cloths. We cut the shape of the pads and then we sewed some of them together to create them. Others were created using a machine and we also made a small water-proof bag to put them in after being used. When we finished the activity, they performed gymnastics for us and we learned that it is one way they can make a living. They played homemade drums (Ngoma), and marimba (wooden xylophone) were used to play music. Many of us got involved with the dancing at the end. We then came back to the school for lunch. Some will play soccer with the students while others will go to Karatu to purchase building materials to start a new school project to create a faculty-only bathroom. The days are going by quickly and we will see you all very soon. Until then!

- Juan and Gio


                                        

















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