By Nancy Wynne | Co-founder and treasurer, GHA
I know I am speaking to one generous donor who funded the entire program. I wish you could have seen the kids with their different learning stations for beading, paper mache crafts, science experiments, chess lessons, music and art. The 3 days per week when music was taught, we were full to capacity....about 150 children...and somewhat fewer but still a large group the other 2 days.
As expected, lunch was a huge draw as this was likely the most hardy meal these kids had all day. There was a great menu which changed daily but included veggies as well as tortillas, soups, atol (a native hot drink, in this case made with nutrient rich Incaparino), and eggs.
Besides the obvious benefit to the children, the program offered good employment to several people from this desparately poor town. When I ask individuals what is most needed, the answer is most often 'employment'. Not a hand-out, just an opportunity to work.
Deep gratitude to you, mystery Donor. Our Vacation School program will finish next week with a big party. School classes will resume mid-January.
By Nancy Wynne | project leader
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