What the Children Think About MCM

We recently conducted a program evaluation at MCM and the report was both encouraging and enlightening. We are trying to learn what is working (and not working), so we asked Phoebe Kufeyani (Social Director) and the children for their input. Here is a sample of the feedback received:

• Krisha was happy that she learnt the alphabet. She is in pre-school!
• Yankho requests more books so they can read more stories.
• Several older children appreciated the guidance they receive (even when they do something wrong).
• Joana likes the porridge served, but Peter is not a fan!
• Ruth is happy she learned shapes and the calendar.
• Bridget feels they should have eggs (apparently her whole class cheered at this idea).
• Andrew appreciates the treatment he receives when he is sick.

There was overwhelming agreement that the educational support is working, and the children asked to be challenged even more in their work. In other words, they want to keep learning! We also continue to see improved scores in their school work, relative to their peers. But it is clear that the children need learning tools and books.

With the help of some supporters we will work towards creating a library in cooperation with African Library Project. Another supporter has graciously donated a Kindle which I will take to Malawi later this month. We will test it out for two months and if this digital experiment works well then we will expand the program.

Phoebe emphasized that behavior continues to improve mainly because the children are not idle and they feel more accountable. There is a true sense of community and love. It truly makes a difference when the children see they are cared for.

Will you join us in blessing these children? We welcome your tax-deductible support. The children of MCM continue to benefit greatly from daily nutritious meals, afterschool education, medical services and emotional support provided through our dedicated staff. It is because of you that the lives of young children have been changed immeasurably.

Happy Holidays!

Dear Friends of MCM,

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Thank you for your faithful support and encouragement. The children of MCM continue to benefit greatly from daily nutritious meals, afterschool education, medical services and emotional support provided through our dedicated staff. It is because of you that the lives of young children have been changed immeasurably.

In 2012 we hope to welcome more orphaned children into MCM. Plans are also underway to create a school to help ease the tremendous over-crowding in local schools. In this way our hope is to touch the lives of more children and their communities.

Will you join us in blessing these children? Before the New Year begins we welcome your tax-deductible support.

Gratefully,

Sean & Kiran Robinson
MCM