2015.03.19 18:04
Greetings from Aceh
Our ex-volunteer, Mashita who has
given us lots of bright smiles and energy graduated from her school after long
studies. She majored in veterinary science at Universitas Syiah Kuala, and she has a careful eye for
the animals. When our cats have bad conditions, she gave advice about how we
could help them. The day of graduation on 17 February, we came to congratulate
her and Mashita provided a great lunch for us. This is a typical Acehnese warm
heart to show their hospitality for friends and guests. I appreciate about this
society that they do not ask any price for what they have done for their
visitors. Late on the next night,
Romi and Irman who had gone to survey in Serempah village came back safely.
They checked the condition of the village and discussed where we can stay and
with what kind of work we can help them. They also got the permission by the
local police office. Wanda who had pain on his face got proper treatment at
hospital and greeted us brightly. The next day Romi returned, all staffs had a
meeting to discuss about camp curriculum and materials. This camp will be
conducted with a children’s book, ‘Although it is like a lie story’ which would
give an inspiration about the stories of children from conflict or famine
areas. Related with the literary copyright, the author, Kyeongsu Jeong happily
agreed that we can use this book at our camp. A new character in the book,
‘Aceh Putri’ will guide this peace camp in the real world. Our experimental
materials like a world map and puzzle will be upgraded after our meeting. We
will start to make those materials at 3R centre during the next week. Additionally we’re willing to make special
gifts for participants. It’s small one and it may give a chance to remember our
activities through a mini poster, an introduction postcard and Polaroid photo
taken for participants during the camp. We wish that
participants may keep the memory of the camp even it is a short program. At the
same time, we can keep our data and products properly by this way as well. I looked down from the second floor
balcony and saw Acehnese young men. Whenever I see them, I feel that some
positive energy will be created by them. I expect that they could build great
thoughts and acts through the interests and agonies of their youth. Prayer requests: 1. Pray that we could
prepare well for the Peace Camp. 2. Pray for the lives of
Acehnese young men.