Camp Ohana is Amos Balango’s dream. He is hoping to break group at the end of 2013. Amos said hopefully the project will be finished in 2014. http://www.campohana.org.
Amos said he wants to “change the world one child at a time.”
Amos also told me about the education system in Africa. He said in rural areas they have untrained teachers. These teachers do not receive any kind of education. Next he said they had teacher schools. This is what most people go to and it is similar to an associates degree. Last, teachers can attend University, this is the same as a four year college here. Some students also go to universities in other countries but these students are extremely wealthy he said.
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog post today. After I read your comment. I quickly thought first about our President's Obama, father. He grew up in Kenya and like your blog stated he received his education here in the United States. Unlike some of the children there in Africa you stated there families are rich and they have the opportunities that a lot of Africa's children do not have. The other insight I have gained from reading throughout this class is that how international countries are truly suffering in some many ways. Education to me has always been important. But, now I "Appreciate" an education even more. Thanks for sharing your professional conversation.
Hey Amy,
ReplyDeleteYou have some really valuable insights to share from your international contact. From reading your blog you answer the assignment assuming the reader knows what you know. Have you thought about writing your blog in more of a blog format for a broader community of readers? I think you have some great things to say that could really be a presence online.
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this blog posting very much. It is so nice to see that people are having success with international contacts reaching out to them. I never heard anything back from the people I have contacted, so it's nice to read postings like yours. Do you have any idea how the degree's you spoke of would be translated in the states? I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried to come to the states to continue their education and if they have had to take a step back in terms of equalization.
HI Amy, That was very interesting to learn about. It is amazing how they have teacher schools. It is great to have an international contact to reach out too. I enjoyed reading his goal and aspirations about early childhood. Thanks for sharing your conversation with him.
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