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Issue: 7/2019| Published by: Situmbeko Sitondo |
On the 7th of July we welcomed Mama Jeanette, Jerome & Vicky back home. We were so excited about their visit. It has been exactly one year since mama Jeanette relocated to Germany with the children. This was their first visit after a year. Jeanette came to check on how the project has been running since she left. It was so exciting to see her back to her second home Zambia.
On the same day, we received Sarah who was also visiting us from German. It was her first time and Zambia and we warmly welcome you to Zambia and we wish you a pleasant stay.
Kwathu Activities:
Kwathu Home saw a few face lifts in the month of July. Andrew Elliot visited us for the very first time in Zambia after hearing so much about Kwathu from his wife Kaila who has visited Kwathu a number of times.
During his stay, Andrew was able to build a shelves and renovate the children’s library in one of the rooms in the house. The purpose for this room is for the children to use as their reading room and where they can study and do their homework in a more quiet and conducive place.
Thank you so much Andrew!!! You are the best!!
We had an amazing three weeks with Kith who was visiting us from Denmark. This was her third time coming to Zambia and she has built a very strong bond with the children and staff here at Kwathu. We are so glad that she has made Kwathu her second Home.
During her stay, she took the children for a movie at the new Cinema, went shopping with the girls, played with the toddlers and helped with some administration work. Her selflessness cannot go unnoticed.
She has since left back for Denmark and hopefully she will be back soon. Thank you for coming & we love you Aunt Kith.
We were so privileged to have Sarah help out with the projects here at Kwathu. Even though it was her first time here in Zambia, she settled in well and was mostly working with the mama’s at the feeding program. She helped prepare meals and serve the children. Apart from that she mingled a lot with the toddlers. We are so happy that she could spare some time to come and serve at Kwathu Children’s home. We wish her well as she has returned back to Germany. We love you so much.
It had been a busy holiday for Jeannette the Director of Kwathu Children’s Home who came back from Germany to come and check up on the Kwathu project.
Since July, Jeanette the Director of Kwathu Children’s Home had been busy checking on the projects around Kwathu. Not only does she ask about the state of the numerous projects, but also helps participate in taking care of everything.
When asked about her first impressions: what is it like to be back in Zambia?
Jeanette:’ After a year in Germany, I couldn’t wait to finally touch African soil again. Being back in Zambia is like a dream come true: the brown sand, the children, everywhere friendly faces, the Victoria Falls and of course our precious work .I even missed the mosquitos! She jokingly says.’
And how does it feel to be at Kwathu again?
Jeanette: ‘Kwathu Children’s Home has been in existence since 2005. In the first days of my arrival, I always felt the feeling of gratitude. Grateful to be able to help, grateful to be able to make a sustainable difference, grateful to all supporters, helpers, teams, local and international volunteers I am so grateful for our employees and teachers on site, we are a great team! Kwathu’s work and service closest are so important and precious. In Zambia, education, having a home, protection and a regular meal mean so much more than in Germany. A lot of things that we take for granted in Germany are a privilege here. I would like to thank all of you who give our children a smile and open a door for their dreams.’
Jeanette has since returned to Germany after a month of visiting. We hope to have her back soon.
Kwathu School:
Sports:
In Zambia, the second academic term is usually comprised with ball game activities. Kwathu School was not left out of the hype as they trained for the competition day. We were fortunate to have won a trophy in some categories and we are so proud of our teams for putting up a good fighting spirit and we hope to bring the Champions trophy to Kwathu next season.
Literacy Conference:
Thank you Kaila Ann Elliott and the team for the great job you are doing in promoting Literacy. We were so happy to have hosted this powerful conference for the second time. We cannot wait for the next one. We love you guys
Kaila: Year two with these incredible schools and teachers. Not only did they take their holiday break to come and learn but gathered for multiple meetings after school to kick start our professional learning community which will continue to meet throughout the year. Had so much fun with y’all and already can’t wait for next summer!!
Examinations:
Since Kwathu School is now fully registered and recognized by the government through the Ministry of Education, we follow the standard Government’s syllabus, hence we are expected to execute the laid down academic activities. The second term of any Examination class is expected to write a Mock Examinations in order to give the pupils a feel of how the examination will be and also to test how ready they are for the final exams.
Our grade Seven (7) pupils were not left out in this exercise. All of our pupils were ready and of course nervous, however they all assured us to do their best and study hard for the subject they may not do well.
End of Term:
The rest of the grades sat for their end of term tests to examine the level of understanding of the lessons they did during the course of the term.
Reintroduction of Staff Members:
Social Worker:
We would like to introduce Miss. Naomi Chinyonga our Social Worker at Kwathu Children’s Home .
She is a very passionate lady who loves to work with the children and the community around her. Miss Naomi has been with Kwathu since December 2018.
Her main duties at Kwathu include: the admission of children to Kwathu Home, processing all legal documents needed for the admission of a child, offers guidance and counselling to the children, Assessment of the children’s background and well-being, Home visitations, procurement of home needs e.g. groceries, Follow ups of discharged children making sure they are in a safe and caring environment. Generally she is in-charge of all the children’s welfare.
We would like to wish her well as she serves at Kwathu Ministry. God Bless.
Chef (Feeding Program):
Meet Mama Juliana, the Head Chef at our Feeding program that feeds 243 children per day. She has been with us since September 2016.
Characterized by her ever smiling face, she is a soft spoken woman with a very welcoming heart. Those who have worked with her can attest to her willingness to help you learn how to cook Nshima in our massive pot.
Her main duties include: Budgeting, Stock shopping, preparing meals, Serving meals, maintaining a clean and healthy eating environment, record keeping of all utensils.
We thank God for her presence here at Kwathu Ministry
Deputy Head Teacher:
Did you know that Mr. Edward Musole has been the Deputy Head Teacher at Kwathu School since January 2018? Kwathu School offers Free Education to 243 less privileged in our community.
Thank you so much Edward for the great job he is doing.
Donations:
Thank you so much Jerome and Pauline!
Jerome, the son of Kwathu’s Directors Agrippa and Jeanette, brought his own gifts to Zambia. When he successfully participated in a raffle at home, it was immediately clear to him that he would like to donate his prizes. We are super proud of Jerome! He’s a little hero who has his heart on the right spot.
In addition, we would like to thank Pauline. Jerome’s classroom has collected pencils for our Kwathu-kids. Thank you very much! Since it is not natural that 2.- grader are so selfless and collect gifts for other children in Z ambia, we are very proud of them. You guys are awesome!
Many thanks to the Friedrich Fröbel Kindergarten in Bad Sachsa!
By donating 100 euros we were able to buy a lot of things for the kindergarten of the Kwathu Children’s Home. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much to Ramona Seruset!
Ramona, who was already on site in Zambia, is now supporting our food edition with a generous donation. Thanks to her, Kwathu was able to buy pots, knives and soap among other things. Thank you!!
Thank you Familie Braun for the donation. The donation was warmly received. God bless you.
