Mama Penny is leaving ..
30.07.2009 |
| What a sad day. Today our beloved Mama Penny, who had come to our school for the second time, is saying farewell again. "She really gets things done" can not even closely describe how much she has done for us within only one month and is still doing now that she has already gone back home. Also, she has brought a huge amount of money (partly ... Read more
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New Volunteer: Kathy
27.07.2009 |
Today we are very happy to welcome Kathy who stays with us at Bethsaida for her second time. She is going to spend two months here and will teach many of the girls how to use the sewing machine. Having collected an immense number of bras she brought a breathtaking number of more than 1000 of them for the girls.
We're happy to have you back, Kathy! |
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Julie leaves Bethsaida ..
24.07.2009 |
Today Julie is leaving us. She has brought soccer jerseys and sports equipment for the girls, so she also did a lot of sports with them and organised football tournaments which the girls enjoyed very much (and they are really improving quickly now!).
Julie, we thank you so much for all your help and hope to see you back at Bethsaida soon. Kwa heri! |
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Laboratory finished!
16.07.2009 |
| Today is a very happy day: Finally, after two years of construction and many periods, where there was no money to continue, the construction of our laboratory is finished! We are very grateful for everybody who helped in building it, especially (in alphabetical order): Corona, Diplomatic Spouse Group (DSG), Elfie, Global Crossroads, Global ... Read more
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Davida leaves
16.07.2009 |
Today Davida has to leave Bethsaida and go home to the United States, but we are very happy to know that she will come back in January 2010 to volunteer with us for another five months.
Thank you for everything you have done for us and don't forget that it's not a good bye, but a see you soon! |
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School opens again with two new teachers
13.07.2009 |
After six weeks of vacation (in which Forms II and IV stayed with us and were taught anyways) all the students have come back to school in order to start their second term.
Although Teacher Alphons left our school for private reasons, we are happy to welcome to new teachers at Bethsaida:
Mr. Beatus, full-time, teaching Geography
Mrs. Maimuna, half-time, teaching Civics |
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New volunteer: Beth Babicz
13.07.2009 |
| We welcome our new volunteer Beth who is going to stay with us for one month. |
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Shandah leaves
13.07.2009 |
Today Shandah, who has volunteered at Bethsaida for one month, leaves the school and goes on to Nairobi, Kenya, to work in another orphanage.
We thank Shandah very much for her stay and everything she has done for the school, especially the art projects are great and will be kept in our minds. Have a nice journey! |
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New volunteer: Julie Elizabeth Sharp
03.07.2009 |
| We welcome our new volunteer Julie who is going to stay with us for three weeks. |
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Miss Porter's say good bye
02.07.2009 |
| Today the students and teachers of Miss Porter's school, who came here to volunteer for two weeks, are leaving. We are very thankful for their visit and our girls, who quickly made friends with Miss Porter's students, are very sad that they already have to leave after such a short time. Before coming here, Miss Porter's had raised a lot of money ... Read more
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