Everything
I am being exposed to has this crazy connection for me right now. We visited our different internships
last week, not only did I get SO excited for everyone’s placements but I
realized every organization is striving for one common goal: the pure and
rawest form of happiness. Whether that is through health, justice, peace, or
even caring for endangered animal species, each organization is so passionate
about their field. Vernon made sure to always introduce us to each internship
and state our organization. I was so pleasantly surprised (and equally nervous)
that so many people recognized my internship, Molo Songololo with an eyebrow
raise or a “wow”. After visiting Molo I was surprised at all the different
areas they cover in a single organization- from children advocacy to victim
empowerment to creating awareness camps. I can’t wait to get behind the scenes
and expand my knowledge on the politics of children’s human rights laws.
One of my favorite days thus far was
last Sunday. We started our morning by going into one of the townships,
Gugulethu for a service at the Sivuyile
United National Baptist Church completely spoken in Xhosa. This was by far one of
the most powerful 2 ½ hours of my trip so far. The energy of the 100+ people
crowded into this small chapel was running through my body. Not only did they
all have such beautiful voices (which I’ve come to realize rings true for most
people in Cape Town…), the spirit and emotion was so very evident. I wouldn’t
consider myself a very religious person in general but I was happy, sad,
frustrated and hopeful all at the same time. Not one person held back their
thoughts or feelings throughout the service as the minister spoke. I couldn’t
understand the sermon but I understood all of what I needed to through the
reactions of the parishioners. They recognized our group multiple times
throughout and I can honestly say that I’ve never felt so welcomed and
loved by complete strangers.
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| Arts@Home w/ Marianna September |
That night we went to Marianna’s house for Jazz
Night, which was essentially an open mic for any all musicians, poets, singers,
neighbors. She encouraged us to spark up conversations with people we have
never seen before. The fact that she opens up her home to anyone wanting to
speak their mind and unleash their creativity was so inspiring. I’m realizing
more and more that the amount of love that we can give to this world has no
end.
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| Faith Tererai's powerful poetry |
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