Teacher workshops - empowering Liberia

Today we delivered our messages to 400 teachers in our workshops. All day long they smiled, learned, participated, danced and shared their experiences.

Together we wove their passion for children into their dreams. We shared stories of children and how to listen well and encourage their learning journey. 

Becky School

Becky school, we are here! You have already captured our hearts.

I brought the beautiful gifts and cards from my family, my friends and my Brimrod Primary School children and families. I want to say thank you to all of you. So did the other coaches, the 'hall' was full, just like our African hearts.

We were gifted a beautiful handmade Liberian shirt or blouse from the school. 

Africa you have my heart

Bringing water to the village

In our first village delivering clean water. The tribe danced and sang when they saw how the filter cleaned their well water. Now they don't have to boil it . The children were squealing. With joy because they can drink cold water . 

Ready steady go!

Leaving for the tropical African bush the largest rainforest area in Africa

Day two with some fantastic young women

Today we visited children aged 6-12 who have been taken in to prevent their working on the streets selling their bodies. Can you imagine? I led a team and we had a class of 18 girls to talk to about their dreams.
This is Mirian playing while she talked about love and hope . We sang and danced and told them they were smart and beautiful. 

The picture below is the dreadful shanty town where they live by the beach. A tropical photo with a tumbling down infested and corrupted in stark contrast. My heart is bursting with hope for their dreams. 

I am humbled by their beautiful smiles and their hope for the future and we can really help . Please donate xxxx
Http://igg.me/at/lifelistafric

Day one in Africa

We arrived after a long flight, the whole journey I spent thinking about the weeks ahead. This has been a daunting yet rewarding process already.

I've been taking time to get to know the rest of the group, if we are to succeed in our mission this is the most important thing. Already we are gelling as a group and we are ready to take on this mission. 

Tomorrow we head out into Africa to begin our work. My internet access will become more and more limited, but I will keep you up to date whenever I can.

Anni 

Liberia Bound

It's the eve before I fly out to Liberia after an inspirational few days in London at Super Coach with Michael Niell. I've had just a few weeks to gather as much support as possible and I thank each and  every one of you for your help so far. 

Now starts the journey of change for this wonderful Liberian community. When I return there will be lots more to do so please keep following this blog and showing your support. 

Brimrod Primary School supporting Becky School fund raising...THANK YOU MRS CHEETHAM Year One, Parents and MRS CLIFFORD

Dear Parents,

As part of our topic on Africa, we have made a link with a colleague from Rochdale who is travelling with a group of Transformational Coaches to Liberia, Africa. During their time in Africa, the coaches will be re-building a local school. They will be providing them with clean water and shelter and they will be taking this opportunity to really make a difference to children’s lives.

In Year 1, we would like to help these coaches help the children in Africa by donating everyday items that we take for granted. On Friday 9^th May 2014, Year 1 will be organising a non-uniform day in exchange for children bringing in one of these items:

·       Toothbrushes

·       Soaps

·       Storybooks

·       Sandals or summer shoes (they do not need to be new, used are fine, as long as they are in wearable condition).

On Monday 12^th May 2014, one of the coaches will be coming into school to collect our donations to take with her to Africa. This will happen during an assembly at 2.15pm. All parents are welcome to attend the assembly to support their children.

Furthermore, the Year 1 children will be able to follow the trip and see the children in Africa by connecting to a blog, annipoole.blogspot.com.

Mrs Clifford

Year 1 Class Teacher

Deputy Headteacher

 

ASSEMBLY AT BRIMROD HERE I COME...Anni :0)

Some of the younsters we will help, along with Spryte Loriano and thetransformational leaders in Liberia. I will be working with Rich Litvinand David Taylor

Harry's appeal for children his age to have the same chances in education as he does...wow!

A message from my Grandson Harry aged 8.
Today he took a letter in to his headteacher Mrs Foster to ask for help.  She will put out an appeal on the school website and support Harry's campaign for the children of Liberia.
Harry's mission is to gather as many books, games, shoes and toothbrushes as possible.

I am ONE PROUD Grandma. Go Harry GO ! 

Becky School needs books...and the book store gave me ALL OF THESE BOOKS FOR FREE!!!

 

Thank you Madeleine Lindley's in Chadderton for your generous hearts.

Dragons books and beasties!

Today I bought some big books and puppets to take to Becky School in Liberia. I know they will love them...but my tiny load would not help 600+ children.

Do you have any spare books I could come and collect?
Do you know a company to sponsor my cause?

If you are here reading...please let me know what you think of this blog. Anni XX