Is how I would describe the New Fortunes Orphanage ("NFO"). From the moment I arrived the kids surrounded the tuk tuk that I had arrived in and the greetings came flooding in with all the children saying hello shaking my hand and introducing themselves as well as wanting to know my name, where I was from, my age and much more. They are all so very welcoming and accepting which is a beautiful quality particularly given some of the things they have been through.
My first day was all about just getting a feel for the place and for me to get to know the kids just as much as it was for them to get to know me. Myself and a lady called Ami had also be forwarned about not being to alarmed if the children referred to us as 'mummy', when I was told this my heart just sank and brought home the realisation of what these chilren don't have.
When we use the word orphanage for may it has negative and sad connotations but NFO couldn't be anything further from a sad place, it is a fantastic home for the children which they all love and enjoy living in, which is very apparent from just speaking to the children for minutes.
The staff are also happy and genuinely look and seem happy to be there, they interact with the chilren as you would expect of people in a caring /paternal role. It is clear from watching them with the children that they really are one big happy family.
I am very much looking forward to the next two weeks with them and heading out to the schools and put my teaching skills to the test.
x
Ps pictures to follow t'internet is not quite up to speed ...
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