Pangaea Project 2012

Return to America

Leaving the children behind is always difficult. However, we return back home with the hope we will visit again and continue our work. We wish to thank every one, schools and individuals that make our work possible. To help us sustain our work with orphans and vulnerable children we appeal to you for contributions. We understand everyone cannot send a monetary donation, but you can also help by sending educational materials, or just by sharing this Blog. To learn more visit this link: http://www.canteriointernational.org/CANTERIOUSA/Donate.html

We want to acknowledge individuals and institutions that made the Pangaea Project 2012 possible:

The students of Sacred Heart Elementary School and their principal, Ann Taylor.
The students of the Furnace Brook Middle School, Marshfield, MA.
The student of Hellgate Middle School Montana
Mr. Fred Arnold, educator Hellgate
Ann Kelly Kumar
Ronda and Carl Steeg
Paul and Jane Maier
Richard and Deborah Thornton
Mr. Andrew Pelish, educator FBMS
Christopher Leonard
Sarah Delaney, Frank Childs and their son Elliot

Poetry of an Orphan Child

I AM A CHILD

I am a child not a slave.
I am a child not an instrument.
I am a child not a soldier.
I am a child who deserves his right.

All day I sat on a rock breaking them like a machine.
No break, no rest.
When the sun sets, little is given to me.
I am a child who deserves his right.

My uncle holds my hand to the beautiful port.
Three dollars is given to me.
I am left behind.
Months later we are in Europe hopping for a better life.
Little did I know we are going to be prostitutes.
I am a child who deserves his right.

I watch with my own eyes as the bullet goes through my friend.
A push from behind, commanders ordering me to the frontline.
The bullets swept many, but God kept protecting me.
I am a child who deserves his right.

By Isaac Wathaka

Young Africa Life orphanage home.

The Pangeae Project: Connecting Students in Africa to Students in the USA

Educator Fred Arnold, and his students of Hellgate,

Middle School in Montana listen to presentations

by orphans of Young Life Africa, Nairobi.

Isa Ebowe controls the technical end in Africa as the
students at the Furnace Brook Middle School,
Marshfield, MA connect with the students at YLA

Songs are still a popular form of learning and
celebration in Africa, so the kids sing to the
students in the US.

A view of the students at YLA preparing their presentations

Light to Read: Adult Literacy for women and girls

Bishop Tony presented The Light to Read Initiative

to women in Mua village center meeting

This important adult literacy program will help these

women find better opportunities for themselves and

the orphans in their care.

Women actively participated during the meeting to set

the start date, class time, and the day of the week to

meet for the literacy program. Every voice was heard.

We hand out the supplies the women need,

pencils, erasers, tablets, and books.

Some of these women have never seen any of these items

Sewing machines were also provided. As part of

the program, we help with vocational studies

for women who complete the class.This is an important

part of the success of the program for the women

to apply their knowledge and start a business.We

need more sewing machines!

Participating women celebrated with refreshments.

The first class was conducted

Many of these women were denied education as

children due to cultural barriers. Some of them began

writing for the first time during the class. The change

in their disposition and confidence was obvious

by the end of the day.

Light To Read Kenya, class of 2012

We Honor our Prestigious Volunteer Dr. Carl Steeg

Carl N. Steeg, MD

Pediatric Cardiology, Board Certified

Volunteer Pangaea Project 2012 Kenya

Dr Steeg at a meet and greet with orphans at

Young Africa Life orphanage

He was more popular with everyone than we were!

Dr Steeg visited Mathera Valley/Kibera Slum

where most orphans in Young Life Africa started

their life, vulnerable, living on the streets. He certainly

had the ability to make them smile.

Encouraging sports for fitness on game day

Dr Steeg checks out a child that was injured in a

soccer game. It was just a bruise.

Meeting with local school children in the village of Mua.

Dr Steeg planted a tree to honor his visit to the orphans.

Some sage advice for the local clinic in the village of Mua.

Dr Steeg participated and encouraged the women in

The Light To Read literacy program

Meeting with the Massia in part of the mission to see Africa

He also took some time to rest and visited Massia Mira

to see the big five as well as the animal migration.

Some "Monkeying" around at the park

We at Canterio International wish to thank Dr Steeg for his

valuable contribution as a volunteer and supporter of our projects

helping orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. His participation

impacted the lives of the children in substantial ways.

He is a shining example of how we can help and make a difference.

All are welcome to participate in our volunteer program.

If interested in volunteering with CI contact us via email.

infousa@canteriointernational.org

School Uniform Initiative

This year CI took a different approach to FBMS School Uniform Initiative. CI provided sewing machines to teach sewing skills to young girls and women, in addition CI provided material to make school uniform for orphans as needed.