Some call it a village, others say it’s a small rural
settlement; but I call it a city. It is so because I see the potentials of
development, the signs of advancement. This is the place I’ve come to know and
love; the city of hope.
From the old folks to the tiny little kids who follow us
about, it is not hard to see that they look forward to a better home. These
people have in many times in the past been promised a better life, but even
with the disappointments they get, they remain unshaken.
My first impression of the community was that of mixed
feelings. The people at first were not as friendly as the other communities
we’d visited. They were not easily impressed with the presence of ‘white’
people and we weren’t given the warm welcome as expected. They were a bit
reserved and were more concerned with our purpose for being there.
As the days turned into weeks, attendance improved, interests
were grown and friends were made. We created roles involving community members
making them part of the project.
Throughout the series of workshops we’ve held, and the
different activities we’ve undertaken; the people have turned up in varying
numbers with a specific consistent few. Having to tailor our trainings to suit
them, I’ve come to understand that these people are eager for practical work as
they seem to be more interested when we involve them in creating an interactive
session.
I look forward to a developed Ashangwa, with basic
facilities/amenities and a standard education system. I see the agricultural
sector booming making it a sought after town for food. And i also hope that our
work here develops lasting impacts in the lives of people here.
Iyke ibeh
on behalf of Team Ashangwa.
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