Typical Story

Josephene—My father died when I was a baby and my mother died in the year 2003. I stayed with neighbour until I finished class eight and suddenly the neighbour who looked after me died in 2007. I would be very glad if you help me to finish school. (Headmaster Patrick Lumumba found a family to take Josesphene and the school will feed her.)

Pieces of Letters

Evalyne-We have passed through many difficulties because of the riots—The people who brought the riots had already occupied our house. So we had to go to our aunt’s place to find safety.
I am talented in singing and dancing and love to make jokes with my friends.

Secondary School Students Form I (Grade 9)

What is above are some photos of Form I students along with some pieces of letters students wrote to students at E. C. Glass (sister school to Mercy Care):
The letters were about a page long but only a short portion will be written. The letters in places quite graphic references to violence and harsh conditions. Home life and personal details. The full letters will be made available when we return.
Wayne

Clever Boy

Kennedy is a very clever young man who was full of questions about the USA. He is teaching us much and has a wonderful sense of humor.

Wayne

Working Hard

Another teachers on her lunch time sweeps the area and flattens it after students finish lunch.

The broom she is using works quite well as I tried it but not for too long.

Wayne

Creative

The teachers at MCC are very creative and cease anything at hand to make a point. Here the teacher is stressing the value of teamwork and getting along with and helping one another a lesson we can all heed.

Wayne

Eager to Learn

The students are very eager to learn. They listen intently to anything you have to say and when appropriate ask lots of good questions. Many of the uniforms were made from different types of uniforms acquired by Judi Connelly. I think that Carroll furnished the white shirts. These students are so very bright and proud of their school that when they get more supplies and equipment to work with they will really shine.

They are very interested in the people in the USA and how they live, what they think, what you eat, climate, etc. They also ask questions about the the people helping them wanting to know about their lives and are very appreciative for the help they are receiving. They know that their hope of a future depends on it.

Wayne