One of the easiest ways to 'break the ice' with the kids, being a volunteer not knowing Spanish, is to pull out your camera. They will go crazy! The kids LOVE cameras; they love taking pictures of themselves, of their friends, of their families, and they love seeing photos of themselves. It is the same with computers. Although they don't have many (if any) opportunities to use a computer, when we do pull out our computers to show them videos of themselves or to play music, they all crowd around.
This said, we want to start a photography class and a computer class at Dove. Knowledge of using a computer would be a huge asset in their futures, and would help them to get good jobs. The photography class could open up a huge new world for them in terms of the arts. It would not only give them a way to record and spread the word about the conditions they are living in, it would also give them something to be proud of and something to work hard for. It would be a great learning experience, and it would also be fun.
I know that a lot of people upgrade their cameras often and have their old ones just lying around the house, unused. It is the same with laptops. Items we would need in order to start these 2 classes are: digital cameras, laptops, a printer, photo paper, and camera memory cards. If you have any of these items that you would be willing to donate, please let us know and we will arrange the best way to get it from you. You can comment on the blog or send Liz an email at dovemissions@msn.com Thank you!
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