It was so awesome visiting the old clients and see the success. To see how they are doing and recovering. It was phenomenal. I loved it. The smiles on there faces.
We visited a vocation school for girls and being tailors. One of the girls had a hyper extended knee and was unable to walk. She had surgery through KCBRP and she cant bend her leg but she can walk. KCBRP got her into this vocation school for learning a skill. KCBRP had been helping her for 10 years. My guess is she is about 16 years old. I also met two other deaf girls there. I thought I want them to make me some clothes.
The best part was going around town searching for a kitanda to make a shirt for me. Kitanda is the best kind of fabric in Tanzania. I ended up paying around $15 USD for this fabric just to make a shirt. Which is expensive for here. We then went looking for the girls because they have to do chores at the school they are staying at. We found out they were down buy the river to collect water for washing.
It was so empowering just to pick them up from getting water from the river and having them ride in the car. That was special. They were excited. I then asked the three of them to make me a shirt and dresses with the fabric I gave them. It was amazing. To empower them. Florian said ‘no ,do not buy that expensive fabric and give it to them. Have a professional make you a shirt or buy cheaper fabric for them.” But I didn't listen I bought the expensive fabric for them to try. They are learning to become professional tailors. I want to give them a chance. They spend there time sewing news papers and magazines. It felt amazing to see them excited.
Then I played in a soccer game and I scored. My team won. The best part was how many people remember me. That was the best part. They told me to come back again tomorrow.
This is Mwesiga and Safura is behind me. We picked them up from Preschool. They both have mental disabilities. It is nice they can go to a school where they don't get picked on.
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