Sunday, July 26, 2009

Odede

We left Odede a few days ago where we built our sixth house which will be used as a kitchen for the Early Childhood Development Centre that the previous team built. It was different to the other houses we have built because we didn't have to start from scratch but in some ways that made it more difficult. This house also involved cow poo so that was fun. Because the basic structure was already there it meant that we were able to save some money so we can buy the children some maize which will mean that those that don't get fed will be able to have at least one meal a day. We have also started to build the ecd a rainwater tank so that the children have access to clean drinking water. All the kids are so gorgeous at the ecd and we play with them when they have breaks. They are about 3-5 years old and all just want to have their photos taken. Working there is amazing because we can hear them singing and playing. They are also learning English and are constantly singing 'head, shoulders, knees and toes'. The thing that is most inspiring about this site is that the school was built by WYI so we can see the direct impact on the community that lasts long after the volunteers leave.

As well as building we have held another medical camp on the weekend at the ecd where we saw 225 people. It is pretty intense but well worth it. Katy is awesome at the camps... she's a nurse and does all the injections and cleaning of wounds. The rest of us do regos, temp taking and handing out medicine.

We are staying in Fred's house which is very comfortable with the exception of the bat that lives in the toilet. No toilet trips after dusk. There are three bedrooms so we are a bit more spread out. the light in our room doesn't work but that just makes things all the more interesting.

well that's all for now folks.

peace and love.
Xx

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