Eastleigh

We have had a full week in Eastleigh not only with the ESL classes but with several new projects with Iftin. Our two most advanced classes are currently learning about the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet. As part of their class work, they have been investigating the availability of affordable produce and other local foods to diversify the diet of their households. One of the most interesting parts of the project is the collection of Somali recipes that the women of Iftin are sharing with one another. Erica is working with the ladies to bring their recipes together to form a Somali cookbook. We would love to take some back with us to Canada and make them available for anyone interested in Somali cusine to buy as a way of supporting the ladies here in Eastleigh.

Erica has also been working closely with the staff of Eastleigh Pottery in the development of ceramic bead production as a training and job creation project for the Somali women's self help groups. Please keep this ministry in your prayers as we work together over the next few months to perfect the process with the Pottery guys and the Somali participants. We know that there will be many hurdles to over come before this can be a success.


Next Week: We are excited to welcome "Nelly" to Iftin. She will be joining us as a new English teacher to help us and Zahra with the growing classes. Please pray for Nelly as she seeks to build relationships among the Somali community.



Update:

Tristan won the chess championship game yesterday. He is now the 4A chess champ! With his victory he won a cold bottle of Coke.

Yesterday during swim practice, Emma swam 50 meter freestyle. Up to this point, she has been swimming 25 m lengths. Way to go Emma!!