Aim

Developing children’s self-esteem, talents and social competence while offering an extra curriculum preparing their way for the future. In all actions sharing the love of God.

Objective

Offering a weekly activity for about 200 children aged from six to fourteen, not excluding any children that participate irregular.

Activities

• Providing spiritual reflections, a small library of biblical stories and history books to encourage their literacy
• Teaching values and ethics, and giving the children the opportunity to express themselves
• Creating awareness for and sensitization of their rights as children
• Advocate and lobby on children’s rights (2010 focus is on the birth certificate)
• Sharing fellowship through: a meal (Feeding Program); singing (choir); arts and craft, storytelling and poetry (leisure); dancing (cultural dance); soccer (sports)
• Counselling and understanding the children better through monthly home visits, gaining background information and build a relationship with the parents

Time of activity

Every Sunday during school term from 2pm to 5pm at the Shampande Basic School

Past events and highlights

• Joining of Chandamali Kids (6km walking distance – one way)
• African Child Day (participation of the cultural dance group)
• Introduction of the Feeding Program
• Participation on the Independence Day celebration
• Movie show at Mwawaggali Institute