Community Empowerment - Igerera B

Visit by Daina Akurut on 2022-05-09

Report ID
16962
Created by
Daina Akurut
Created date
2022-05-10 11:37:17 UTC
Modified by
Daina Akurut
Modified date
2022-05-11 07:05:05 UTC
Trip Time
10:12-17:30 (7 h 18 m)
Village Time
12:21-15:33 (3 h 12 m)
Travel Time
4 h 6 m

Community Empowerment Lessons

Men Attendees
5 
Women Attendees
6 
Staff Attendees
Akurut Diana 
Government Attendees
LC1 
Visitor Attendees
None 
Total Attendance
11 
Lesson Taught
Bible Lesson 8: Teaching Children 
Notes
Diana and Ida went to Igerera B to continue with the lesson of chores and responsibilities according to age group. Diana and Ida got the Chairman already at the meeting place, but most members were not around. The chairman told Diana that most of the members had gone for a burial and some were still in the gardens. Diana and Ida told him to move with them around the village to mobilize the community members. Diana, Ida and the chairman tried their level best, but most of them did not come. The chairman requested Diana and Ida to teach the number that was present. The chairman Charles opened with a word of prayer. He thanked all the members that had attended. He told them that they should always endeavor to attend the community empowerment lessons. He welcomed Diana to take them through the lesson of the day. Diana thanked everyone for attending the lesson and encouraged them not to give up on their gardens, but to spare some time for community empowerment lessons. Diana asked them what they remember from the previous lesson. Charles said that he remembers giving the children work, trains them to be responsible people in future. It also strengthens the children’s hands making them firm in handling things. James also added on that chores makes them(parents) rest while the children are helping them out. He added on that it feels good to see their children help them with house chores. Diana thanked the members for their good participation. She introduced the lesson of the day which was chores and responsibilities according to age group. Diana asked at what age do they start giving children chores. Harriet said that she starts at the age of two years. She teaches the child how to brush her teeth, how to greet people and sweep the compound. James Kimaka added on that for him at the age of three he starts giving his child a small hoe to dig. Sarah said that at the age of six, she teaches her child how to cook and wash some of her small clothes. Diana was impressed by the way the members responded to the question. And told them that they were on track and should keep up the good spirit. Diana invited Ida to continue with the discussion. Ida thanked the community members for loving community empowerment lessons, as she was still talking Ronald said that for him, he takes his children to work in the gardens to earn some money for him. Ida responded to him saying that it is wrong, and it is called child labor. That kind of life can make children lose interest in school and helping at home. They will only be minding of getting money, and if they fail to get, they resort to bad habits like stealing, drug abuse, drinking alcohol making them a nuisance in the society. The discussion went on well as the community members actively participated. Ida and Diana encouraged everyone to train up their children the way they should grow, and when they grow up, they will not depart from it. Diana and Ida ended there and told the community members they will continue with the lesson in the next visit. The chairman Kamya thanked Community Empowerment for the good lessons they offer to them. He encouraged his members to be vigilant in attending the lessons so that they live a transformed life. 
Next Visit
2022-05-16 - Purpose: To continue with the lesson of chores and responsibilities in children according to age group.
Program Success
Yes. The community loves the community empowerment lessons
Program Critical Needs
The community still needs the community empowerment lessons
Program Ownership
The community practices the community empowerment lessons
Other Program Observations
The health programs are doing well
Program Expected Of Village
The village needs to mobilize the community members to attend the lessons
Program Staff Preparations Next Visit
The staff needs to prepare lessons before goi to the field
 

Report Photos

29355 The chairman Kamya Charles of Igerera B, addressing the community of Igerera B.
29358 Diana teaching the of chores and responsibilities according to age group in Igerera B.
29361 Diana explaining to the community of Igerera B, how to give children work / responsibilities according to their age group.