Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. I have been very busy getting settled and the internet hasn’t always been working for me. So here is an update of the past few days.

Monday

Monday I spent the whole day unpacking and organizing my pile of bags. It looked like an explosion in my room during the process, but for the most part I have under control now and in neater piles throughout the room.  I am very much looking forward to getting things to the schools so I can have some moving space in my room J

It was also great to have some time with the other current guests at the guesthouse getting to know them a bit better. There is a couple from Alberta who will be here for another two weeks, and two nurses from New Zealand who will be here until the beginning of April. They are all wonderful people and I have enjoyed spending time with them.

Tuesday

Tuesday morning, I went up to the church to sit in on a presentation that was being given to some of the school girls aged 12 and up. It focused on respecting their bodies, the risks of pregnancy and abortion and they were taught how to make feminine hygiene pads. Unfortunately, most girls and women cannot afford to buy pads every month, so a midwife and nurse were able to teach the girls how to make their own pads. They also taught the girls some good hygiene practices. Girls from different high schools in the area attended and it is hoped that they will go back to their schools and teach their friends what they learned.

Wednesday

On Wednesday, I went and helped at a sports gala put on by CHAP. There was a football and netball competition for a few local schools. This kind of event draws a large crowd as loud music is played to bring people in. While the sports games are played, CHAP sets up a large tent to provide people with free HIV testing. It was a big success as 84 people were tested for HIV.