July 19, 2016— Yesterday was Nelson Mandela’s birthday and
our group visited NMMU (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) which is
located on an animal reserve. Afterwards we visited the Donkin Reserve and
traveled through the surrounding area with a retired History professor who
served as our tour guide stopping at Wezandla Gallery and Craft Center where I
found a few items to place in my classroom culture corner to be shared with my
third grade students. We visited The Red
Location (a small township) and I purchased a piece of pottery from a local
artist that works and sells her items from her house. Today, we visited The Love Life Center, an
organization that focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention through the recruitment of
young men and women who become “ground breakers”. These young people work within their local
community offering activities that support and encourage fellow community members
to lead a positive and healthy lifestyle.
The commitment and positive attitude of these young workers made my
heart smile. They are definitely living
by the idea “My future is up to me-Make your move – that is displayed on the
posters in their center.
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