First Day at Katumba

We started working at Katumba on the 24th in small groups of 5.

When we first arrived, our priority was to sort the physio room out which was horrendous. There were wheelchairs still in packaging piled up in the corner while current students were using broken wheelchairs, some had no wheels! There were also some bikes which unfortunately due to them being piled under such a weight could not be used due to the tyres bursting.

After we had sorted the room out we had a tour around the grounds and looked into the dormitories. Most were rammed with beds yet there was a brand-new dormitory with new mattresses, storage and electricity that wasn't being touched. We also discovered that albino children were locked in their dorms at night to keep them safe as many Tanzanian's still believe in black magic. It was crazy.

Once the tour was over, Sharon started to treat students by cleaning up wounds and offering further support through the assistance of crutches and boots. We gave a pair of pink boots to a little girl as when she walked her ankle turned in. The smile on her face after was overwhelming. It was amazing how just one pair of shoes made such a difference.

Later in the day we handed out water pistols to the children, they were fascinated by them. A water fight broke out of course, particularly between the students and us. Even those in wheelchairs were having a go. We gave a xylophone to some blind children and also handed out a football and a parachute. The kids loved the parachute and we eventually created a successful mushroom.

 

  • Laura

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  1. UnknownJuly 27, 2018 at 12:04 AM

    Sounds like you all made a difference.

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  2. Julie FrazerJuly 27, 2018 at 12:20 AM

    Reading this brought a tear to my eye, what a difference you are making. Unable to see the photos?

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  3. AnonymousJuly 27, 2018 at 12:36 AM

    Sounds like a really humbling experience, such a good feeling to make a small difference to so many x

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