In 2009, the Zambia Government released the document "Minimum Standards for Child Care Facilities in Zambia". This is a GOOD document - thank you, Zambia!
The document strongly articulates that if a child is to be in orphan care that it must be temporary and that along with Social Welfare, facility managers MUST be active in preventing, protecting, rehabilitating and reintegrating babies/children back with family.
Again, thank you Zambia.
Psalm 68:6 - Truth is truth - God places the lonely in families, not Kasensa. We are only here to help educate, support and re-unite!
Also, the document states that IF a child must be in care then caregivers must have education on child care. However, up to this time in Zambia we've not found a caregiver course to send our employees to. So...Social Welfare manager - Jean (last photo) asked me to create one.
And that's what I've done. The "minimum standards" documents outlines what course contents should be and so...while home in Canada I was able to sketch out presentations as well as obtain all sorts of additional helpful materials. SIAST in Regina donated about $300.00 worth of early childhood education materials. Thanks SIAST.
Do you ever wonder why God gives us certain opportunities? Many years ago I was given opportunity to teach at SIAST - and then adding to my education I was then given opportunity to be nurse educator for several years. In that time I developed many programs for staff and students as well as policy. I learned much and didn't know that God was preparing me for this job as well. But....as I grow older I think I see a bit more clearly.
But...whipping up lessons does not come easy - it takes me HOURS to prepare for 2 hours of class time. Second, third and fourth drafts get better and easier!
Social Welfare in Kalomo have asked me to present to the community - but for now I'll continue to "experiment" with our staff and then invite all farm workers and SFF church.
Its now daylight - so should get ready for the town agenda - visit staff at Kalomo hospital, do pediatric rounds with the doctors,go to SW office and visit Abraham's family and run a few errands.
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