Today we met 6 Go-Go Getters in Paarl—all 10 of us plus 4 Love Life workers were welcomed warmly as we squeezed into a tiny home. We talked, sang, laughed and prayed in English and Xhosa. The power of their prayers in Xhosa reverberated through each of us leaving no doubt of God’s presence in this community. We asked them to share their stories and Bulelani graciously translated for us. Each of them is responsible for 20 at risk children, ages 10 to 15, in their community. They see that each has food, opportunity to go to school, is protected from abuse and receives the social services they qualify for. They feel strongly that to prevent HIV/AIDS from spreading each child must know that someone cares for them and feels a sense of belonging.
As community advocates they help others obtain access to grants from social services that they qualify for such as child support, disability benefits and ID’s. As strong , well respected members of their community their responsibilities continue to grow.
Our hour together was too short!---Jonell Lucas
Go-Go Getters inspect hats made by FCCB members.
Sounds like a great visit with the Go Go Getters! I'm glad so many from our team had the chance to meet them in person after the wonderful things we heard about the program from our first delegation.
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