Pauline: Peri Naua’s reporter (September 26 – November 29, 2012)

With the invaluable help of volunteers on site, my experience was reinforced; soak up the local culture, different lifestyles, Namibian landscapes intensely surprising, African human realities… My first goal was to produce a report on the actions undertaken by Peri Naua Namibia, especially the kindergarten Peri Naua installed in Otjiwarongo.

I could not resist to the charms of children … Their joy of life, their nature, their spontaneity, their eagerness for learning and discovery, their curiosity … All these qualities of childhood that are further reinforced in this country contradicted by its history still present. The country is suffering but the children are the future and hope.

Peri Naua … Poor but rich … feelings of helplessness and anger at this injustice. However, the joy of life of these children is a real motivation. This experience has been rich in learning and openness of mind. Following this adventure, we cannot remain insensitive … we will not be never the same … THANK THEM!”

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Hiu, seeking translators for English-local language dictionaries (September- December 2012)

They have nothing to offer but yet they brought me so much, sometimes mistress, now girlfriend games, far from my comfort in Paris, my place in the school was a little confusing, but no matter: any help is welcomed at Peri Naua, even a simple visit will delight children for the day.

I also had the chance to meet some parents and grandparents, which has enabled me to understand a little better where was coming from this « daredevil » side that I found in children.

I hope to have the opportunity to return one day to see what has become of my little learners, if Teophilus is still shy, if Kenneth still comes to school with his bag of chips at 7am, if Reinhardine still draws well, if Ihemba has still his madness swaying of his hips. Finally, I would like to thank Monique who facilitated my integration into the school and allowed me to live this wonderful experience.

I especially want to thank her for the opportunity she provides to these children so that they can one day leave the township for good.”

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Mehdi, member of the EDA/BTP student association helping in the renovation of the school (July – August 2012)

Peri Naua achieves a remarkable job with all these children. Thanks to you and all for your hard work, these little toddlers have the chance to escape from their ghetto, dreaming of a better future. Access to education is the backbone of personal development.”

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Annick, her carpet stories and other stories… (20 May – 14 June 2011)

I accompanied Monique in shopping for the school almost every day : from salt to doormat, from stack of paper to kitchen towel, also providing meat every Wednesday and the morning meals. I met Peter from the Clay House Project when Monique was discussing with him of the steps to be taken to repair the plaster of the walls after the rainy season and of an estimate for the construction of the covered playground and find funding … to see finally the result on recent photos of Monique!

We went to a English private school at Otjikondo, located about an hour and a half from Otjiwarongo; the welcome was warm and the visit very instructive. Then, we have a better understanding of how all actions taken in this direction by the associations, including Peri Naua participate in Better Living and Learning for these children. The drive was also a great fun time with the landscapes and wildlife of Namibia. We had some walking tours on the heights of the Waterberg where we lived moments of peace, almost meditative.  In a property of a nearby guesthouse, we enjoyed the spectacle of weaver nests, the escapades of graceful impalas, the surprised gaze of a waterbock and the crimsonbreasted shrike, beautiful birds black and red approaching closer.  A big thank to those who helped me to prepare and conduct on-site this wonderful mission!”

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Mathieu: the green thumb in 3 minutes (July- August 2010)

I consider that this project of the nursery school is a success story. This is mainly due to the daily work of Monique, as well to the punctual assistance of the volunteers specialized in the training of teachers. The mistresses like the children and are eager to learn and to be trained.

For me, this experience was very enriching because I had the opportunity to meet and converse with people of different culture. I can strongly advise any interested person (with or without pedagogical background) at rush in this human adventure. I will never forget the smile and the joy of living of these children. I am making a point of thanking Monique and Nathalie for their warm hospitality and their actions for the benefit of the organization.”

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Dominique, a trainer for Namibian teachers (10 January – 23 April 2010)

She was constantly listening in my wishes for this class and gave me the financial means to achieve them, all this in a faith atmosphere and complicity. I hope that this project will continue on the long term for the benefit of the children, who showed themselves wonderfully alive, interested and often performing in spite of their very difficult daily living conditions.”

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