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l'Esperance orphanage, dormitory.
The hut is kept clean at all times,
but has
no lighting, windows, and
other amenities, such as cupboards,
tables or
chairs which, we
normally take for granted, and yet
their happy smiles can disarm an army of cynics.
Yemane and Dawit during visit at l'Esperance.
Dormitories in the background.
The trees and flowers
are planted
and cultivated by the kids, a formidable feat
in an arid region like Tigrai.
Shower for boys. Kids participate in
the building of all constructions. The
crude and rough walls often
cause
abraisions.
So sad is the situation that beds, when available, are very
crude and lacking
blankets and
bed clothes and beds are often shared
by 2 or more kids. The eldest sleep on
the ground to make beds
available for
the youngest. Please note the cardboard boxes.
These are the only forms of wardrobe available.
All
amenities that we take for granted are lacking.
The wonderful meal we so
much enjoyed at a reception
in l'Esperance. They produce
70%
of all food on their farm.
Coffee served by housemother
at l'Esperance. The maize for
the
popcorn is grown on
their own farm.
Vegetable farm at l'Esperance,
where pupils participate in the
work outside
of school hours. The farm is more that ten times bigger today.
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