Okay okay I’m not a tot, so why should I be ecstatic about Children’s day? Well, apart from perfumes, shoes and dogs, Children are my greatest joy! Just seeing them makes me smile, and at the rate I dash to carry every Child I see, it’s laughable and a friend of mine says I could pass for a kidnapper. Lol. Imagine that! Ok, so in a couple of days [May 27, 2010], it’ll be Children’s day and I’ve been beating myself, trying to figure out the best gift to get them. Looked around and decided to put up some events - for those of you who love Children too and are interested in giving back. And just in case you’re wondering what to give, I suggest 3 things
i] Your TIME: visit an Orphanage, Hospital or School. You know what they say; sometimes, time is worth more than money. A lot of children have been abandoned [most especially physically challenged and/or special needs kids] and visiting them makes them feel appreciated and loved. But if you’re not off work or will be engaged, you could donate financially or otherwise to individuals or Organisations that have programmes, that way you’re still contributing indirectly.
ii] Your Resources; Money, money, money… they say it’s the root of all evil, but it’s also the problem-solver. So if you have some to throw around, do invest in worthy causes PLEAZZZZZZZZZZZZZ J you’ll make someone happy. Also you can give countless things out; food, clothes, shoes, toiletries, and a million other things. Remember not to give worn-out, begging-to-be-thrown-away items – these children are human beings too.
Iii] Love and Care: Probably the most important of the three, the need for affection cannot be over-emphasized. A lot of these children have had traumatic experiences even in their tender age and as such need to be soothed. So in any way you can, make them feel loved; when you go visiting, no matter how unkempt and/or uneducated they might seem, make an attempt to carry them, hold them close, speak to them and encourage them, you never know how far your words and actions will go
Some Projects You can help out with
Down Syndrome
Launching and Commissioning of New Resource Centre
The
Down Syndrome Association of Nigeria [DSAN] is launching the
Down Syndrome Foundation and also the commissioning a new resource centre. At the resource centre, people with Down Syndrome will be trained to live an independent life; they will be taught craft, normal and specialized education, music and vocational studies. The DSAN has also introduced a boarding arrangement and have witnessed a great deal of students turn out. They’ve been able to achieve all these with YOUR support and wish to say thank you and ask that you join them on May 27th 2010 when we will have this event to say thank you very much.
Venue: 43 Adegoke Street Surulere, Lagos State, NIGERIA
Time: 10 a.m Prompt
Date: 27th May 2010
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Party and Project Support
Welcome to Lagos; Jo Watts returns
After an amazing time (4 weeks) in Lagos with the Charity -
Wish For Africa a year ago, Jo Watts is be returning to Mafoluku to see how things are going in the
Optimal Medical Centres.
This trip will include
a party for local children celebrating National Children’s day 27th May.....Any help you can give to make this a party one they will remember is gratefully appreciated.
What you could do: make donations to provide gifts, food, cake, drinks etc for the children's party. Also, medical equipment – of any kind - is needed, as their new building in Alagbado is nearing completion and requires equipping. Any additional funds raised will be put into this project, which will make a huge difference to the poor in the area.
Jo’s trip: From Saturday, May 22 – Saturday, June 5, 2010
Children’s day Party: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Venue: Mafoluku, Lagos, Nigeria
Today is Africa day and this year’s theme is ‘peace and security for Africa’ . Peace and security are definitely two things we desperately need in Africa.
