Literacy Celebration

This Children's day, instead of buying toys for the children in Mussurepe, we decided to invest in their future: 67 children received books. For the past month, the students of the International school have been bringing books to donate, and thinking of ways they can be a part of our literacy program.
On October 18th, thirteen students, grades 7-9, went to Mussurepe for our Literacy Kick-off. They each brought a book to read to the children, and talked with them about their favorite books and why reading is important. We then had snacks, and the students passed out multiple books for every child in Living Stones.
Afterward, one student from the International school remarked, "I just couldn't believe how happy he was when he opened his present and got a book...it made me feel ashamed at how much I have and don't know it." As we drove away, we waved to all of the children and saw one sitting on his porch, reading away. What a beautiful feeling to know that each child now has their very own books!

67 children!