Overview
This month, our program focused on delivering comprehensive lessons in English, conflict resolution, leadership skills, and facilitating engaging children’s play and education activities. We also hosted several meetings, managed financial contributions, and welcomed visitors to our center.
Mwezi huu, mpango wetu ulilenga kutoa masomo kamili kwa Kiingereza, utatuzi wa migogoro, ujuzi wa uongozi, na kuwezesha kushiriki michezo ya watoto na shughuli za elimu. Pia tulihudhuria mikutano kadhaa, tulisimamia michango ya kifedha, na kukaribisha wageni kwenye kituo chetu.
CHILDREN’S PLAY PROGRAM
PROGRAMU YA KUCHEZA YA WATOTO
Overview:
This month, our Children’s Play Program focused on integrating creative arts and physical activity to foster both cognitive and physical development. Children engaged in a variety of structured and unstructured play activities designed to promote creativity, teamwork, and physical health.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities and outcomes of the Children’s Play Program for the specified month, highlighting the engagement and development of the children participating in the program.
Attendance and Activities
- Total Enrolled: 50 children
- Average Daily Attendance: 35 children
- Highest Attendance: 50 children
- Lowest Attendance: 29 children
Maelezo:
Mwezi huu, Programu yetu ya kucheza ya Watoto ililenga kuunganisha sanaa ya ubunifu na shughuli za kimwili ili kukuza maendeleo ya utambuzi na kimwili. Watoto wanaohusika katika shughuli mbalimbali za kucheza zilizoundwa na zisizo na muundo iliyoundwa kukuza ubunifu, kazi ya pamoja, na afya ya mwili.
Ripoti hii inatoa maelezo ya kina ya shughuli na matokeo ya Programu ya Kucheza ya Watoto kwa mwezi maalum, ikionyesha ushiriki na maendeleo ya watoto wanaoshiriki katika programu. Kuhudhuria na Shughuli –
Jumla ya walioandikishwa:
watoto 50 –
Wastani wa mahudhurio ya kila siku: watoto 35 –
Mahudhurio ya juu zaidi: watoto 50 –
Mahudhurio ya chini zaidi: watoto 29
| ACTIVITIES | 3 – 6 years Miaka 3-3 | 7-12 years Miaka 7-12 | TOTAL JUMLA | ||
| F | M | F | M | ||
| SINGING – KUIMBA | 12 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32 |
| DANCE – NGOMA | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 36 |
| DRAMA – KUIGIZA | 16 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 46 |
| PLAY – KUCHEZA | 20 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 50 |
| STORY TELLING – HADITHI YA HADITHI | 18 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 41 |
| EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY – SHUGHULI ZA ELIMU | 19 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 50 |
Challenges: lack of play material
Notes for Parents: – We encourage and psycho-educate parents on children rights and wellbeing, and for them to send their children to play with others for their development.
Changamoto: Ukosefu wa vifaa vya kucheza
Vidokezo kwa Wazazi: – Tunawahimiza na kuwaelimisha wazazi juu ya haki za watoto na ustawi, na kwa wao kutuma watoto wao kucheza na wengine kwa maendeleo yao.
ENGLISH, LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Total Enrolled: 30 women
– Average Daily Attendance: 25
– Highest Attendance: 30
– Lowest Attendance: 20
Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to DES
2. Introduction to Eco village
3. Introduction to Damanhur Education
4. Introduction to dignity model from Donna Hicks.
Class Activities:
– Engaged in group discussions about violence and its advantages in various scenarios.
– Participated in role-play exercises.
– Analyzed case studies on violence.
KIINGEREZA, UONGOZI NA UTATUZI WA MIGOGORO
Jumla ya waliojiandikisha: Wanawake 30
Wastani wa mahudhurio ya kila siku: 25
Mahudhurio ya juu zaidi: 30
Mahudhurio ya chini zaidi: 20
Mada Zilizofunikwa:
1. Utangulizi wa DES
2. Utangulizi wa kijiji cha Eco
3. Utangulizi wa Elimu ya Damanhur
4. Utangulizi wa mfano wa heshima kutoka kwa Donna Hicks.
Shughuli za Darasa:
Kushiriki katika majadiliano ya kikundi kuhusu vurugu na faida zake katika matukio mbalimbali.
Kushiriki katika mazoezi ya kuigiza.
Kuchambua masomo ya kesi juu ya vurugu.
BASIC ENGLISH COURSE
Topic Covered:
1. Alphabet
Class Activities:
– Reading and writing alphabet
Key Learnings:
– Improved understanding and usage of English Alphabet in writing, reading and speaking.
– Enhanced ability to comprehend and analyze written texts.
– Developed skills in writing structured and clear sentence for effective communication.
General Comments:
The month was highly productive, with students showing great engagement and improvement in both courses. The practical exercises in the Leadership and Conflict Resolution course allowed students to directly apply theoretical concepts, enhancing their learning experience. Similarly, the interactive activities in the Basic English Course have significantly contributed to students’ language skills development.
KOZI YA MSINGI YA KIINGEREZA
Mada Iliyofunikwa:
1. Alfabeti
Shughuli za Darasa:
– Kusoma na kuandika alfabeti Mafunzo ya Msingi:
– Kuboresha uelewa na matumizi ya Alfabeti ya Kiingereza katika kuandika, kusoma na kuzungumza.
– Uwezo ulioimarishwa wa kuelewa na kuchambua maandishi yaliyoandikwa.
– Kuendeleza ujuzi katika kuandika muundo na sentensi wazi kwa ajili ya mawasiliano ufanisi.
Maoni ya Jumla:
Mwezi ulikuwa na tija sana, na wanafunzi walionyesha ushiriki mkubwa na uboreshaji katika kozi zote mbili. Mazoezi ya vitendo katika kozi ya Uongozi na Utatuzi wa Migogoro yaliruhusu wanafunzi kutumia moja kwa moja dhana za kinadharia, kuimarisha uzoefu wao wa kujifunza. Vivyo hivyo, shughuli za maingiliano katika Kozi ya Msingi ya Kiingereza zimechangia kwa kiasi kikubwa maendeleo ya ujuzi wa lugha ya wanafunzi.
MEETINGS
Staff Meeting: we had meetings, on 19/01/2024 whereby we discussed:
– Curriculum development and identified areas for education improvement in student engagement strategies:
– To look for volunteers to work on the activities.
– Graduation of leadership & conflict resolution and English students 03/02/2024.
– To request partnership with local NGOs
Parent-Teacher Meeting: we had meetings, on 26/01/2024 whereby we discussed:
– Curriculum development and identified areas for education improvement in student engagement strategies.
– To look for volunteers to work on the activities.
– Contribution from parents to motivate volunteers, as we do not have funds for support. Parents agreed to contribute 50 ksh = $ 0.3 per month for volunteers spending time with children.
– Collaboration between parent and Teachers to ensure a smooth learning of the children.
MIKUTANO
Mkutano wa Wafanyakazi: tulikuwa na mikutano, mnamo 19/01/2024 ambapo tulijadili:
– Maendeleo ya mtaala na maeneo yaliyotambuliwa ya kuboresha elimu katika mikakati ya ushiriki wa wanafunzi:
– Kutafuta watu wa kujitolea kufanya kazi kwenye shughuli.
– Uhitimu wa uongozi na utatuzi wa migogoro na wanafunzi wa Kiingereza 03/02/2024.
– Kuomba ushirikiano na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali ya ndani
Mkutano wa Wazazi na Walimu: tulikuwa na mikutano, tarehe 26/01/2024 ambapo tulijadili:
– Maendeleo ya mtaala na maeneo yaliyotambuliwa ya kuboresha elimu katika mikakati ya ushiriki wa wanafunzi.
– Kutafuta watu wa kujitolea kufanya kazi kwenye shughuli.
– Mchango kutoka kwa wazazi kuwahamasisha watu wa kujitolea, kwani hatuna fedha za msaada. Wazazi walikubaliana kuchangia 50 ksh = $ 0.3 kwa mwezi kwa kujitolea kutumia muda na watoto.
– Ushirikiano kati ya mzazi na walimu ili kuhakikisha ujifunzaji mzuri wa watoto.
CHALLENGES
– Resource Limitations: We are experiencing a shortage of basic level English books and educational toys for our children’s play area, lack of chairs, office for management board work space, financial motivation for volunteers, Wi-Fi network.
– Volunteer Shortages: A decrease in volunteer availability due to lack of financial motivation has impacted our ability to offer personalized attention during activities.
Support Requests
– Educational Resources: Seeking donations of English books, educational toys and play materials.
– Volunteer Recruitment: Financial assistance to recruiting volunteers with expertise in English education and child development.
– Technical Solutions: Looking for experienced people for affordable solutions to enhance the engagement of our management and virtual learning environment.
CHANGAMOTO
– Upungufu wa Rasilimali: Tunakabiliwa na uhaba wa vitabu vya msingi vya Kiingereza na vitu vya kuchezea vya elimu kwa eneo la kucheza la watoto wetu, ukosefu wa viti, ofisi ya nafasi ya kazi ya bodi ya usimamizi, motisha ya kifedha kwa kujitolea, mtandao wa Wi-Fi.
– Upungufu wa kujitolea: Kupungua kwa upatikanaji wa kujitolea kutokana na ukosefu wa motisha ya kifedha kumeathiri uwezo wetu wa kutoa tahadhari ya kibinafsi wakati wa shughuli. Maombi ya Msaada
– Rasilimali za Elimu: Kutafuta michango ya vitabu vya Kiingereza, vitu vya kuchezea vya elimu na vifaa vya kucheza.
VISITORS
– Local NGO (Danish Refugee Council): Visited our center to observe the implementation of our leadership and conflict resolution program.
– Community Leaders: Visited our center seeking for collaboration with the students for coming together when solving conflicts in the community
CONCLUSION
This month showcased the impactful work being done in our program, alongside the challenges we face in resources and engagement. We are actively seeking support to overcome these hurdles and continue providing high-quality education and development opportunities to our children, women and community. We remain committed to our mission and look forward to the continued support from our community and partners.
WAGENI
– NGO ya Mitaa (Baraza la Wakimbizi la Kidenmark): Ilitembelea kituo chetu ili kuona utekelezaji wa mpango wetu wa uongozi na utatuzi wa migogoro.
– Viongozi wa Jamii: Walitembelea kituo chetu kutafuta ushirikiano na wanafunzi kwa kuja pamoja wakati wa kutatua migogoro katika jamii
HITIMISHO
Mwezi huu ulionyesha kazi yenye athari inayofanywa katika programu yetu, pamoja na changamoto tunazokabiliana nazo katika rasilimali na ushiriki. Tunatafuta kikamilifu msaada ili kuondokana na vikwazo hivi na kuendelea kutoa fursa za elimu na maendeleo ya hali ya juu kwa watoto wetu, wanawake na jamii. Tunaendelea kujitolea kwa dhamira yetu na tunatarajia msaada unaoendelea kutoka kwa jamii yetu na washirika.
