2013 is
turning into a busy year for H.U.G.
Already we have had a reunion of those who travelled to
Africa in 2003- a full ten years ago!!!
Ten years on……. Reliving the memories of time in Kyamusansala
In January - we had an orientation day in Ballmacarbry with
those from Clonmel who will travel to Uganda in July of this year. It was a good chance to meet their parents
too. More to report when we meet again at the end of March.
In the meantime those from the Presentation Convent Clonmel
who spent time in Kenya last year did us proud. They shared their experience of
being an Easter people- volunteering- with their school and a video link to all
of Ireland on Friday 15 March. Their testimony to the local community who
supported them, to the impact the stories of the children whom they met in
Kenya were amazing. Comparing their school to the two locations
where they were in Nairobi, they said both reflected faith and community
values, where people looked out for each other even when the buildings were as
different as chalk and cheese. As each one spoke about the time in Kenya and
what they had learned one realised the potential for leadership among the
group. At the end of the presentation that was amplified by their power point one
person said that while they had gone there expecting to make a difference in
the lives of others, the real difference had occurred in themselves. Watch out
for those girls. They are special and will do great things.
BENBURB Early morning activity – cleaning a pond!
Fun!
Preparing to work with the Scouts in Laini Saba, Nairobi
Group from Sacred Heart
Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne who will travel to Uganda in July.
