{"id":433,"date":"2020-03-30T13:50:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T11:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maishamema.sundsodden.no\/?page_id=433"},"modified":"2021-01-03T09:51:08","modified_gmt":"2021-01-03T09:51:08","slug":"soweto-club-house","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maishamema.org\/de\/soweto-club-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Das Club House im Soweto Slum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maisha Mema arbeitet im Soweto Slum, eines der unz\u00e4hligen Slums in der 4-Millionen-Stadt Nairobi, der Hauptstadt Kenias. Weit \u00fcber eine Million Kinder leben in den Slums von Nairobi. Oft ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Slum- und Strassenkind nicht klar, zumal sich viele der Slumkinder auch auf der Strasse herumtreiben. Ein Slumkind davor zu bewahren, auf der Strasse zu landen, ist aus unserer Sicht eine \u00e4usserst wertvolle Investition. Aus diesem Grund haben wir das Clubhaus im Soweto Slum von Nairobi und es ist eine Oase, ein Ort der Geborgenheit f\u00fcr \u00fcber 280 Kinder. Dort wird den Kindern eine Tagesstruktur gegeben, um zu verhindern, dass sie auf der Strasse leben m\u00fcssen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Im Club House helfen wir jeden Tag nach der Schule \u00fcber 150 Kindern bei den Hausaufgaben. In den Ferien und w\u00e4hrend den Wochenenden singen, spielen und basteln wir mit den Kindern oder sie spielen Theater, tanzen, machen Sport oder sonstige Aktivit\u00e4ten. Viele Kinder brauchen auch \u00e4rztliche Betreuung. W\u00fcrmer, Kr\u00e4tze, Ringelflechte, L\u00e4use und Wunden sind oft anzutreffen. Wir haben mehrere Fussballteams f\u00fcr Knaben und auch ein Team f\u00fcr M\u00e4dchen. Lesen und Schreiben lernen, spielen und Sport machen, zeichnen und basteln, singen und Theater spielen und Jesus kennen lernen sind gute Alternativen zum Strassenleben! Viele Kinder wissen nicht, was eine gute Mutter oder ein guter Vater ist. Ihr Bild von Erwachsenen ist gest\u00f6rt, da sie – um es mild auszudr\u00fccken – zu Hause eine unsichere famili\u00e4re Situation erleben. F\u00fcr viele Kinder beginnt die Zukunft im Clubhaus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the preparatory class children (formerly called „morning children“; first year children in Clubhouse) have never before understood the concept of ‚birthday‘.  But obviously, they like the idea \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Preparatory Class (formerly called „morning children“; first year children learning in Clubhouse) is a big group this year, here together with their teacher Karimi.  After the preparatory year in Clubhouse we take them to good public schools to compete on par with children outside the slums.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u00abBelonging\u00bb is a big word, and means \u2018happiness felt in a secure relationship\u2019.  When you belong somewhere, there are frames around your life.  Marianne and Jonny belong in Maisha Mema in Kenya, simply because we are responsible for a multitude of children around us, either in the Family (Maisha Mema Children\u2019s Home) in Tigoni or Clubhouse in the Soweto slums \ud83d\ude42  Some of these children again, have their only belonging in the Family.  Others \u2013 both in the Family and Clubhouse \u2013 have a strong sense of belonging with a mother, a grandmother.  Very many of us also have a belonging to the One we celebrate during Christmas.  Privileged are those with a belonging somewhere, either we are in Africa or Europe \ud83d\ude42
We are also very happy that we completed Clubhouse II in Soweto this year (2015), and early next year (2016) we\u2019ll complete the girl\u2019s extension in Tigoni.  Thank you so much for being part of this!  We hope you also feel a belonging with Maisha Mema \ud83d\ude42  May we all experience a strong sense of belonging, wherever we are in the world! \ud83d\ude42  <\/em><\/strong> (from the 2015 Christmas card to supporters of Maisha Mema)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What do you do as a child when life is too hard, responsibilities too many, food too scarce and the environment too hostile? Well, you certainly don’t play. And you can possibly not be a child like a child is supposed to be…  That’s why the activities in Clubhouse are so important. Everything from choir to art & craft to football, – to just playing and having fun as the girls in the picture. Not thinking about the harsh environment out there. Being free from worrying.  Being a child. This is also an important part that all of you supporting Maisha Mema help to achieve. Thanks so much for helping the children to be what they are meant to be; children in a safe environment. \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Some of the activities going on in Clubhouse:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sports.<\/strong> We have several teams,\nboth for boys and girls, and we also hope to have some light athletic\nactivities and a volleyball team.  See the article Shooting\nGoals<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choir. <\/strong>The choir in Clubhouse is divided into a young and older, so that they can sing according to their level.  Some time more professional people come to teach them songs, and also<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dancing.<\/strong> We\nhave both young and older teams dancing.  It is a very popular activity,\nalso because they learn traditional dances in order to be proud of their cultural\nheritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drama.<\/strong> <\/strong>When the children are playing a drama, it is\nmuch easier to understand – and pass on – a message.  Popular topics may\nbe about alcoholism, drugs, HIV, family-life and so on.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art and Craft.<\/strong> In Clubhouse, the children are encouraged to do art and crafts. In this way, they get a better self-image when they see they can master this, and also get some skills for the future. All of them are talented!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bible Studies.<\/strong> Through down-to-earth-level Bible-studies coupled with singing and other activities, we want the children to know the Bible in order for them to take a stand for Jesus and achieve good moral standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor Activities. <\/strong>Camping and other outings are on the program!  These activities mainly go on during the school holidays, and are partly depending on donors to make a contribution towards this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental Care. <\/strong>Clean-ups in the slums are some times exercised. The children – but also their parents – are made to be aware of their environment and develop good attitudes. Ultimately, this is benefiting the whole community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the article by Fredrick Oguttu where he reflects on „TEARS<\/a>„. Well worth reading! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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