School has started!

Good day

The beginning of the year was hectic for every parent in Opuwo and the Red Cross was no exception. Blaundina, the volunteer assisting the OVC project, registered and paid school fees for 24 children.

I came across 2 boys when working in the rural areas. These boys finished the highest grade at a mobile school but could not go to the secondary school due to lack of money and parental support. I enrolled them in a school in Opuwo and provided toiletries, school uniform, and school fees for them. The only outstanding problem is that they still need to be enrolled in a hostel. The boys also joined us for the Omapitiro Weyuva after-school class this past week.

The boys sitting outside of the mobile school.

The boys in front of the Red Cross, showing off their new, clean school uniforms and school bags!

Last Friday, the kids were divided into 2 groups, one for crafts and another one for soccer. Blaundina took the group for craft and the whole afternoon was spend around the table with color pencils and papers drawing to everyone's ability. "It should be perfect", one said.

Gerhard, a Red Cross staff member, prepared himself to join the soccer team just in front of the office. The rain just came on time for everyone to come back for a drink and a biscuit.

Cheers, for now

Kakarandua