A heartwarming experience ...
On the 17th of October, I visited the children's orphanage which is also a school in Ve Deme, located in the Volta Region of Ghana. I arrived early in the morning at the school compound to be greeted by the headmistress and those who volunteer at the schools; teachers. The welcome was wonderfully overwhelming, and I was treated with high esteem. I was grateful for this, although I didn't expect it.
My friends who came to help and I were sat in front of the children to present ourselves to the school and were given light refreshments. I was moved by their kindness towards me and how they received me, immediately my heart was moved and I had to hold back my tears. I looked upon the children, and I melted away as there were so many of them. I held back my tears and said in my heart that much needed to be done as I knew the donations were not enough for all of them, at this point I wished I brought more items. I was determined in my heart to come back with more to help these children.
I was given a briefing on the school and what they do for the children, and as I listened to what the host of the presentation provided, it was remarkable to hear that the school was started by the family themselves. I also understood that much of the resources they had, was through donations meaning it isn't fully government-supported. It was impressive to know that regardless of the challenges they faced, the school was able to produce a student who is now practising as a doctor. I was encouraged by their resilience.
Finally, it came to my turn to introduce myself and give a message to the students. I gave them my background as well as my educational background and the compelling need I have to contribute to children's upbringing. I told them they could be whatever they wanted to be in life, it all depended on how far they could see just like God said to Abraham, encouraging them to be the best in life. Afterwards, I was given the opportunity to meet the headmistress and present the donations of clothes, food items such as yams, cooking oil, a bag of rice and other foods. I was pressed within myself to vow to come back again to further help the school now knowing what the school's condition is and what is needed. During the presentation, I was commended by the headmistress and the workers of the school/ orphanage, and I was also grateful for the opportunity to give.
Overall, the experience was heartwarming I met very special children who touched my heart and brought a new meaning of giving to me. They are forever in my heart. I am especially thankful to my family members who helped make this happen and my special friends who joined me along the way to support: Dzido, Godwin and Horis.
I look forward to doing more and have determined to raise £1000 for the school to buy new resources such as whiteboards, books, notebooks, school uniforms, a cafeteria and so much more. Please see the gofundme link to support: https://gofund.me/d4a16b75
Thank you for taking the time to read my experience!
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