The Kafwa Center was initiated today with its very first activity -- a workshop on Building Happy & Strong Communities. Adapting the motto, Gross National Happiness, used by the country of Bhutan to guide country decisions, our workshop today focused on identifying factors and programs that would make our communities the happiest and strongest. Great discussions! Suggestions ranged from more educational opportunities to football (soccer) fields, to additional income generating activities such as sewing and bead making. Kafwa from all three schools attended the event. They are soooo proud of the new Kafwa Center and the endless array of opportunities it opens up for the community of Chipulukusu. One of the first things we affirmed in our opening remarks was that the Kafwa Center does not belong to the school, the Kafwa Center does not belong to the church, the Kafwa Center belongs to the Kafwa to use for their many community volunteer activities. They've already made arrangements for the government health clinic to hold the Under-five well baby clinics in their building. These clinics, which they assist with, are currently held under a tree since no facilities have been available. They are very proud to be in a position to invite the government to their beautiful new facility.
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Sherri Kirkpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN
President & Executive Director
1401 West Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050
816 423 4731
It's beautiful!
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