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Cameroon. On 25 May 2024, together with other people of goodwill, we organised a day of friendship with disabled children, nursery school children and children from Group II primary school in Touloum –<\/strong>Touloum is a commune in Cameroon’s Far North region<\/strong>–<\/span>. The theme of the day was \u201cPlay-based early childhood education.\u201d This action enabled us to relive what our first Daughters of the Holy Spirit experienced, as article 1 of our Rule of Life tells us: \u201cIn concrete terms, in our missionary choices, we pay attention to the least favored where we are sent, mainly in the educational, health and social sectors\u201d. <\/em><\/p>\n For children living with a disability, we particularly wanted to make them aware that they too can live happily. We invited \u201cnormal\u201d children to show respect for their brothers and sisters living with a disability, because they are people just like them. For me, it was a way of experiencing more of what every DHS is called to live with the marginalized: trusting them! Many activities were on the agenda: the parade, dancing, games such as duck-walking, soccer, guessing games, sheep jumping and many others. A number of prominent figures from the Touloum district were invited to support the children: the basic education inspector, several nursery and elementary school teachers, parents and the general public.<\/p>\n Looking back on the day, I still have many feelings. I remain moved and filled with joy at having seen the children display their talents and know-how. The climate of trust and mutual acceptance created enabled everyone to feel at ease without complexes or shame. As I watched the children play together joyfully, I was once again convinced that the Spirit is truly at work, creating more fraternal relationships where everyone sees each other as brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n We ended the day by sharing a glass of water with everyone present. Thank you, one and all. Sister Kovou Jenevi\u00e8ve, DHS, Touloum community<\/em><\/strong>. Published June 5, 2024.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”13451,13454,13457,13463″ posts_number=”20″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cameroon. On 25 May 2024, together with other people of goodwill, we organised a day of friendship with disabled children, nursery school children and children from Group II primary school in Touloum -Touloum is a commune in Cameroon’s Far North region-. 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On 25 May 2024, together with other people of goodwill, we organised a day of friendship with disabled children, nursery school children and children from Group II primary school in Touloum -<\/strong>Touloum is a commune in Cameroon's Far North region-<\/span>.<\/strong> The theme of the day was \u201cPlay-based early childhood education.\u201d This action enabled us to relive what our first Daughters of the Holy Spirit experienced, as article 1 of our Rule of Life tells us: \u201cIn concrete terms, in our missionary choices, we pay attention to the least favored where we are sent, mainly in the educational, health and social sectors\u201d. <\/em><\/p> For children living with a disability, we particularly wanted to make them aware that they too can live happily. We invited \u201cnormal\u201d children to show respect for their brothers and sisters living with a disability, because they are people just like them. For me, it was a way of experiencing more of what every DHS is called to live with the marginalized: trusting them! Many activities were on the agenda: the parade, dancing, games such as duck-walking, soccer, guessing games, sheep jumping and many others. A number of prominent figures from the Touloum district were invited to support the children: the basic education inspector, several nursery and elementary school teachers, parents and the general public.<\/p> Looking back on the day, I still have many feelings. I remain moved and filled with joy at having seen the children display their talents and know-how. The climate of trust and mutual acceptance created enabled everyone to feel at ease without complexes or shame. As I watched the children play together joyfully, I was once again convinced that the Spirit is truly at work, creating more fraternal relationships where everyone sees each other as brothers and sisters.<\/p> We ended the day by sharing a glass of water with everyone present. Thank you, one and all. Sister Kovou Jenevi\u00e8ve, DHS, Touloum community<\/em><\/strong>. Published June 5, 2024.<\/em><\/span><\/p>The aim of this special day was to teach children, with and without disabilities, to accept each other, thus promoting social cohesion for a fairer and more fraternal everyday life.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
May the Lord continue to make us all witnesses to his world-changing love.<\/p>\nThe aim of this special day was to teach children, with and without disabilities, to accept each other, thus promoting social cohesion for a fairer and more fraternal everyday life.<\/strong><\/h4>
May the Lord continue to make us all witnesses to his world-changing love.<\/p>