CIP Day

During our last CIP, we all had the great opportunity to meet young teenagers. They are about our age or older and we discussed our likes and dislikes with them. These kids, even though having been through great trouble in life, are normal kids and it was just great to be able to talk so easily with them. Although I didn´t speak fluent Portuguese, the conversations and discussions flowed nicely. I was really happy to see that the place where the kids were, could not have been better. Great opportunities were given to them, so that they could study, get a job and start a regular and healthy Iife. I was also very surprised to see how each houses of teenagers had a “dad”, a “mom”, or both. Those people had to live there with the kids for a minimum of 10 years. Many children in the world do not have this chance to live with caring parents. I look forward to going to “Cidade dos Meninos” another time; to be a part of those children´s life and help them the best way possible.

Amelie T.