Riverkids: Thursday 09 May 2009. Our two English volunteers, who took part in an I-To-I project, arranged to take the children from their English classes to Phnom Penh WaterPark Swimming Pool on their last day at Riverkids Foundation. Carol and Laura had been teaching English to 25 kids for three weeks.On their first day, Carol and Laura were introduced to Riverkids’ mission and our activities with the vulnerable children in the slum.
They said: “We are really pleased to be able to offer just a little help to this worthwhile and necessary project. The staffs carry out an amazing job and the children are friendly and keen to learn – already addressing us as Teacher, and introducing themselves. We’re really happy to be here.”
The volunteers were given a lesson and activity schedule. As well as English classes, they also taught arts and crafts, computers and had fun with the children, playing games with them and creating much excitement in the school. They also taught the younger children in Blum and Steven House – allowing the children to draw, create art, play games and sing kids’ songs.
Carol and Laura arranged to take their classes to the water park on their last day – paying for the trip out of their own budgets. The children were very excited and were amazed when they arrived at the swimming pool. One of them exclaimed: “Ah… water! I want to play in it. Teacher! Can you swim? Can you teach me?”
For many of the children it was their first time to the water park. They really enjoyed the trip and have said that they would love to go again. They spent hours swimming and laughing, splashing about in the water and sliding down the waterslides.
Carol and Laura really enjoyed the day and loved to see the kids, who usually spend their time collecting garbage and who sometimes lose hope, enjoying themselves so much.
They also said they hoped their time, support and money were valuable to the children, because positive activities are what the slum children really need to improve their confidence and give them hope
for the future.Finally, they all stopped their exciting and unforgettable activities at 4pm and then they made their way back to Riverkids.
Riverkids would like to say “Thank you so much” to Carol and Laura for their great and kind donation of time and teaching English to our children. Their brilliant behaviors will stay in Riverkids staff and children’s hearts.
Location: Phnom Penh, 11 May 2009
Written: Som Ritthy
Position: Education Coordinator, Riverkids Foundation
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