Focusing on the children

Here is GSK PULSE volunteer Sarah Hatfield's update from her second week in Munsieville:
"This week was full of so many great experiences. The Youth Leaders facilitated an amazing 5 day Munzie Kid Holiday Club where the children of Munzieville had a place to go while school was out for winter break. The main reason Project Hope was involved was to ensure the kids had a safe place off the streets and would take this opportunity to learn about health.

On Monday the children learned about personal hygiene i.e. washing their hands and brushing their teeth. Tuesday was about Environmental Safety i.e. the effects of littering and ensuring fresh drinking water. Wednesday was a very important topic focusing on messages about zero tolerance to child abuse. These children learned what is appropriate, what is not, how to report, and their rights as children. Thursday was focused on Home Safety i.e. how to plan in case there is a fire. Friday was a day of review and fun which included performances from the children on what they had learned throughout the week.

I will be working with each of the 7 HUBs: Early Child Development, After School Care, Youth Support and Development, Community Strengthening Initiative, Child/Youth Community Sports Program, Child Rights and Protection Unit, Community Based Organization Partner Capacity Building all which breakdown the barriers to health, well-being and personal development of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children. This week I specifically, along with the rest of the Thoughtful Path team, worked on the issues of: ”Poor Physical Health”, “Poor Mental Health”, “Poor Nutrition”, and “Violence”. It felt amazing to see these children play, dance, sing, and laugh while also learning some valuable lessons to keep them healthy and safe."
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