03/27/2024
Volunteer Testimonial:
The whole experience of working at the Kimunyu School in Ibanda, Uganda has been absolutely life-changing in every way. I was moved emotionally and spiritually right from the get-go. It brought so much joy to my heart to see how excited the staff and students were to see us/work with us, and how appreciative they were for the gift of the equipment and supplies we provided them with. The feedback we received from the staff was so positive! They loved the idea of using the equipment in different ways; delivering various lesson activities to build body awareness, movement, skill development, and to bring joy to the students. They also loved that the materials we provided were broken down into easy to follow, step by step instructional plans with pictures to accompany every activity so they could remember how to continue using the program after we were gone. It was cute when they asked if there was any way we could stay longer! The children and staff have extreme pride in their school and now it shines even brighter for the information and tools we provided for them, and the experiences we’ve had together. The close bond we created with the students and staff in just one short week is incredible which made it so difficult to leave. I will always deeply cherish this rewarding, positive experience with the Play It Forward Uganda Project as I learned just as much or more from working with the students and staff as we shared with them. I can’t thank you enough, Darlene, for believing in me and taking me along to join you and the “Dream-team” on this venture! My time spent in Uganda will always hold a special, dear place in my heart.
~ Dawna Gordon
