Play is universal, everyone loves it, and the Bridge2Rwanda team is no exception. As apart of an orientation program, our team had the opportunity to play and learn with the kids of Mwiko School in the village of Nke Nke. Frances Bajdiko-Bova through an initiative with Mothering Across Continents (MAC), hosted a kids’ camp and English language program at Mwiko this past month. MAC connects and equips women as guardians, advocates, funders, promoters and replicators of innovative pilots. Frances is a great example of an empowered MAC woman.
Frances and B2R teacher Anna Reed with the kids.
The kids and the B2R team enjoyed reading, singing, and playing with a colorful parachute together. None of the kids ever said they were bored or asked, “whats next?”, because they were perfectly happy sitting on the ground playing ‘cow, cow, chicken’, our Rwandan impromptu version of ‘duck,duck, goose’. The days were filled with new experiences such as face painting and blowing bubbles, which were embraced with great expression and enthusiasm.
The children painted pictures, decorated paper airplanes, and made friendship bracelets. This type of play encourages them to express their imagination and allows them to escape from the hardness of the poverty they live in. The children treasured every little piece of paper, string, and bead, and the B2R team treasured making new friendships and reuniting with old ones.
Blayne Sharpe enjoying his time with Jean Lambert.
Although these children go to a school without enough books, they hunger for an education and are constantly looking for something new to learn. Our team sat amidst children who dream of becoming doctors, teachers, and country leaders. Even in one of the most remote parts of Rwanda, these children know that an education is vital for them to break the chains of poverty. Driven by a spirit of determination, these children represent the bright and wonderful future of Rwanda!
www.motheringacrosscontinents.org
Photos courtesy of Mark Darrough
“Come to the school to laugh, play, and learn!”
Play is universal, everyone loves it, and the Bridge2Rwanda team is no exception. As apart of an orientation program, our team had the opportunity to play and learn with the kids of Mwiko School in the village of Nke Nke. Frances Bajdiko-Bova through an initiative with Mothering Across Continents (MAC), hosted a kids’ camp and English language program at Mwiko this past month. MAC connects and equips women as guardians, advocates, funders, promoters and replicators of innovative pilots. Frances is a great example of an empowered MAC woman.
Frances and B2R teacher Anna Reed with the kids.
The kids and the B2R team enjoyed reading, singing, and playing with a colorful parachute together. None of the kids ever said they were bored or asked, “whats next?”, because they were perfectly happy sitting on the ground playing ‘cow, cow, chicken’, our Rwandan impromptu version of ‘duck,duck, goose’. The days were filled with new experiences such as face painting and blowing bubbles, which were embraced with great expression and enthusiasm.
The children painted pictures, decorated paper airplanes, and made friendship bracelets. This type of play encourages them to express their imagination and allows them to escape from the hardness of the poverty they live in. The children treasured every little piece of paper, string, and bead, and the B2R team treasured making new friendships and reuniting with old ones.
Blayne Sharpe enjoying his time with Jean Lambert.
Although these children go to a school without enough books, they hunger for an education and are constantly looking for something new to learn. Our team sat amidst children who dream of becoming doctors, teachers, and country leaders. Even in one of the most remote parts of Rwanda, these children know that an education is vital for them to break the chains of poverty. Driven by a spirit of determination, these children represent the bright and wonderful future of Rwanda!
www.motheringacrosscontinents.org
Photos courtesy of Mark Darrough