Nedchaida lives out in the country, not in Anse a Veau town proper. It takes her 45 minutes to walk to school each day (one way). She usually meets up with other school-mates on the way. There are 45 children in her 2nd grade class. Her coursework includes Haitian history and geography, math, Bible, reading/writing/spelling in Creole, and French. Except for her Creole reading books, the books for most subjects are in French (the official educational language of Haiti) but the students are taught by the teacher in Creole so that they understand. She is learning to read in Creole from a book called "Reading with a Happy Heart." Her class is currently learning addition. She is very involved in the children's group at her church, where they learn Bible verses and sing songs. When I asked her her favorite song to sing, she sang "Father Abraham" for me! She was very shy during most of our conversation, but when we were done I watched her skipping down the stairs and down the street next to her mother. That made me smile!
Nedchaida is the youngest of 5 children. Her mother has a very kind smile and expressed how grateful she is for the sponsorship her daughter receives. When I asked her mother what she did for work, she said she has a garden and has a "little business" which is pretty typical. Likely just selling whatever produce grows in their garden or little snacks. Nedchaida's dad is currently living in the capital, Port au Prince. It sounds like he has skills as a mason and works when there is a job available. She helps her mom washing dishes each day. She loves to play hide and seek and jump rope and she especially loves to play hopscotch! When I asked her what her favorite meal is her eyes lit up and said "mayi moulen ak sòs pwa!" which is polenta (a cooked corn meal dish) and bean sauce. Her enthusiastic reply gave her mother a laugh!
I really enjoyed getting to know this little girl and her mother and to see the difference a sponsorship makes in her life. If you sponsor a child through our Hope for Kidz Program, thank you! You are making a difference in that child's life and in the life of her family!
Our C3 Partner churches are working hard to secure school sponsorships for children for the 2018-19 school year. If you would like more information on how to sponsor a child, contact your church's HFK Coordinator or go here.
Our C3 Partner churches are working hard to secure school sponsorships for children for the 2018-19 school year. If you would like more information on how to sponsor a child, contact your church's HFK Coordinator or go here.
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