Today was another busy day.
The medical team was out again at 6am and left the work site at 5:30pm. I continued doing the flouride varnish application today.
Zach's team did a lot today as well. They started their day by visiting the garbage dump where some of the kids at the school live. They were allowed to get off the bus if they wanted but just to get a better look, not to walk around. Zach decided to stay on the bus. Zach said it made him feel sad to see people living like that. The medical team will be visiting there Thursday afternoon and will be getting out and walking around the dump meeting the families. This will be way out of my comfort zone! I cannot even imagine what the smell will be like and those of you that know me very well can probably guess that I might throw my shoes out afterwards.
After their visit to the dump, the kids returned to the school to do more crafts like friendship bracelets with the kids and play soccer. Then they went back to the hotel for a break and returned to the school around 2:30 pm. They set up a 'market' for the kids at the school. Each student and their family was given money vouchers they could use to purchase various items in the market. There were toys, clothing, kitchen supplies, etc. Students were given money based on how well they are doing in school and their parents were given money based on their involvement with the community and projects Catalyst is involved in. At the end of the day, I had the opportunity to go check it out and it was extremely busy. The kids really seemed to enjoy it.
The medical team was out again at 6am and left the work site at 5:30pm. I continued doing the flouride varnish application today.
Zach's team did a lot today as well. They started their day by visiting the garbage dump where some of the kids at the school live. They were allowed to get off the bus if they wanted but just to get a better look, not to walk around. Zach decided to stay on the bus. Zach said it made him feel sad to see people living like that. The medical team will be visiting there Thursday afternoon and will be getting out and walking around the dump meeting the families. This will be way out of my comfort zone! I cannot even imagine what the smell will be like and those of you that know me very well can probably guess that I might throw my shoes out afterwards.
After their visit to the dump, the kids returned to the school to do more crafts like friendship bracelets with the kids and play soccer. Then they went back to the hotel for a break and returned to the school around 2:30 pm. They set up a 'market' for the kids at the school. Each student and their family was given money vouchers they could use to purchase various items in the market. There were toys, clothing, kitchen supplies, etc. Students were given money based on how well they are doing in school and their parents were given money based on their involvement with the community and projects Catalyst is involved in. At the end of the day, I had the opportunity to go check it out and it was extremely busy. The kids really seemed to enjoy it.
Hi Brenda! Great photos and yet another take on the AE2010 trip... I am following almost all the blogs now - LOVE the pictures of Zach - especially the one passed out in the nice bed! Great work TEAM AE2010!! (I am reliving my memories of AE2008 through all of you) Wish I was able to be there... but I am there in spirit! Bes, Patty(Noah & Jesse's other Mom) ;-)
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