Christmas Feast and Gifts

Really? Don't smiles like these say it all?

Dec. 27, 2011 Text and Photos by Chad Lebo

Many of our children came from lives of little. Little love. Little education. Little food. Christmas for these children becomes a truly special occasion. For some of the children it is the first time they have ever received a Christmas gift.

For all of Akany Avoko, the staff, the volunteers, the kids, the Christmas meal is a particularly special part of Christmas. It is a chance for us to sit down to a wonderful meal as one large, loving family. All the staff join the children for the meal and the children all receive their gifts from a staff member or volunteer. It is a night of great love, appreciation and joy.

Please click the link below (as always) to enjoy all the photos that show the special night. They are large photos, so you may click one them to see them even bigger and better.

The After Lunch Hour

Playing a bit of sabaka, otherwise known as hopscotch, after lunch.

Dec. 9, 2010 Text and Photos by Chad Lebo

The hour after lunch is free time. No school, no organized activities. Just freedom. So how do the kids enjoy the freedom? Take a look.

Fun and Games

Sep. 19, 2010 text and photos by Chad Lebo

It can't all be fun and games. But that's no reason there can't be some fun and games. Here are some recent additions to Akany to help with that very thing.

A slightly disturbing name, but one heck of a fun game: baby foot. This was donated by some exiting
ex-pats a few months back.