Community Empowerment - Igerera B

Visit by Daina Akurut on 2022-05-16

Report ID
17070
Created by
Daina Akurut
Created date
2022-05-17 11:10:52 UTC
Modified by
Daina Akurut
Modified date
2022-05-19 10:17:50 UTC
Trip Time
10:12-17:15 (7 h 3 m)
Village Time
12:22-15:25 (3 h 3 m)
Travel Time
4 h 0 m

Community Empowerment Lessons

Men Attendees
7 
Women Attendees
16 
Staff Attendees
Akurut Diana 
Government Attendees
LC1 
Visitor Attendees
None 
Total Attendance
23 
Lesson Taught
Bible Lesson 8: Teaching Children 
Notes
Diana and Ida went to Igerera B, to teach chores and responsibilities according to age group. Diana and Ida got when the members were still in gardens, since there was a heavy downpour. Diana and Ida decided to move around some nearby homes to mobilize the community members. The members kept telling Diana and Ida that they were coming, but still bent on their hoes while digging. Ida and Diana decided to go to the meeting place and waited for the members who were on their way coming. Shortly the chairman Kamya Charles came and joined in the wait. After some time, the community members started coming, they kept saying that the ‘nurses’ forgive us, it rained so much. Ida responded telling them that it is good to dig, because Kibo does not enjoy seeing people die of hunger. Ida therefore encouraged them to dig, however they should not burry themselves in the gardens, Diana added on that they need enough energy to keep them moving in the next day. She however told them that, they should create time for Kibo programs. Ida took them through a recap of the previous lesson, which was the importance of chores and responsibilities in children. Charles said that, the lesson really blessed him so much, he learnt that when children are taught chores, they become responsible children. Robert added on that the lesson of chores and responsibilities, has helped tame his children, they are no longer stubborn, they do their work on time. Ida encouraged the rest of the members to continue teaching their children chores and responsibilities. She welcomed Diana to take them through the lesson of the day. Diana thanked everyone for coming and continued with the lesson of the day which was chores and responsibilities according to age group. Diana asked them at what age they teach their children chores and responsibilities. Faridah said that she starts at the age of five years, by giving them a small jerrican to go for water, at the age of 7 she takes her children to learn how to dig. Sarah said that she starts at the age of three, she teaches her children how to greet people, sweep the compound. Diana continued by asking everyone, and they all responded the particular ages they start to teach their children chores and responsibilities. Diana added on that every parent or care giver should give the children the chores that are appropriate for their ages. For example a child aged 2-3 years, should taught how to pass clothes, set plates and pick up clothes on the floor. The child aged 4-5 years, the child is taught how to put away dishes, fetch water, give a three liter Jerrican to try out, sweep the compound, but in small portion, make them wash plates, water flowers. Ida also added on, saying that when children are given routine chores naturally, there can be resistance, especially while it is still new. However you as parents, don’t give up, they will get used to it with time. Ida and Diana ended there because it was getting late and told the community members that they will continue from there in the next lesson. The chairman Kamya thanked Ida and Diana for the good lesson taught. He also encouraged the community members to always keep time and encourage other members to come for the lessons. Because the lessons are really transforming their community. 
Next Visit
2022-05-23 - Purpose: To introduce the lesson of how to discipline children
Program Success
Yes. The community loves the community empowerment lessons
Program Critical Needs
The community still needs community empowerment lessons
Program Ownership
The community practices the community empowerment lessons
Other Program Observations
The healthy programs are doing well
Program Expected Of Village
The village needs to mobilize community members to attend community empowerment lessons
Program Staff Preparations Next Visit
The staff needs to prepare lessons before going to the field
 

Report Photos

29769 Ida asking Robert of Igerera B, what he remembers from the previously lesson of chores and responsibilities.
29772 Ida explaining to the community of Igerera B, how important chores and responsibilities are to the children
29775 Diana in Igerera B, explaining to the community members chores and responsibilities according to age groups.
29778 Diana asking Sarah of Igerera B, at what age she gives her children chores.