Hello everyone,
Things are continuing to go well here in Zambia! We are well settled in now and began projects on Wednesday. We are grouped in pairs working at schools throughout Lusaka so everyone is having very different experiences. Zambian time (adding on at least two hours) and long days in the sunshine, with some of us starting our placements at 7.30 a.m. (unheard of for students) have become the norm! The sporting members have begun their coaching, and Tom’s football teams have already won two matches! Meanwhile, the counselling students have perfected our knowledge of traditional games and songs, whilst integrating messages about issues such as drugs, alcohol and HIV/AIDS. We are becoming increasingly aware of the challenges that communities here are facing. This has been shocking in parts, but has given us the motivation to work hard to try and help in any way that we can.
On Thursday, we celebrated Chris’ birthday with a highly successful top secret surprise party. Entertainment came in the form of a musical group formed by street children with home-made drums and kazoos and a traditional Zambian dance group which involved audience participation, much to our embarrassment! The weekend brought some welcome rest and a chance to visit a water park and cool off!
We are now looking forward to our first full week of projects!
Thanks for all your ongoing support!
Lots of love to you all!
Sheila & PZ
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