So far I have not said very much about the projects that Haciendo Camino undertake here in Anatuya. To be honest it has taken quite a few days for everything to sink in and settle.
In Anatuya the people at Haciendo Camino work diligently, passionately, without fuss and with love on all of the projects they carry out. It’s not about “saving the world” it’s about making the day to day quality of life for the people here a little bit better, step by step.
As part of the work they do here, they provide support for the children at the Hogar Santa Catalina (children’s home), run by the Catholic church.
The first time I was introduced to some of the children I was a little surprised at how polite, bright and upbeat they were and how well they treat one another. Some of them have experienced terrible things in their lives yet they dont allow this to grind them down. It makes me feel humble and is so refreshing particularly when it appears that some of the adults in the local area have accepted their own fate/quality of life and seem to have given up trying to do anything to improve things for themselves.
Haciendo Camino works hard to bring fun and love into the children’s lives as well as provide practical support. The staff play games, treat the children and generally make a fuss of them. The way the children react to these small acts is enough to move anyone to tears. The children get wonderful support here at a crucial time in their lives. You can read more about the projects here: www.haciendocamino.org.ar/programas/ninos
However there is always more that can be done – for example helping the children make the transition into adulthood. It seems there is not always enough support to help all of them find their place in the world once their time at the Hogar is complete. Resources here are stretched, and for me, that’s difficult to accept – these children deserve more. I can only hope that the support they receive now will help each and every one of them cope with the future to come.
Over the next few weeks I look forward to spending more time with these remarkable kids. However in doing so, I know that I will leave myself open to heartbreak when it comes time for me to leave here.
November 10, 2012 at 9:26 am
Hi Alex. Sounds like your getting a good education. Chris told us about the Aussie/local lady. We are working the show..blah blah..same old same old. Wish we could be doing what you are doing…brings back memories, We are so lucky over here…people don’t understand. It is good to see the kids smiling over there..life goes on. Good on ya mate!
November 10, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Hi Alex, you brave girl going there on your own, but I am sure you will achieve your objective and come back to make a new life. I have clicked through to the website links but alas don’t read spanish so will rely on your posts to tell the story. We will keep in touch to see how you are going. We had dinner with Chris and Duncan last night with a few others from the show, they are both well and in fine form of course. Hope you take care, don’t get tummy sick, enjoy the kids, learn heaps of words today. Hug and a kiss to you, talk soon. Robbie
November 29, 2012 at 6:32 am
I seldom leave comments, however i did some searching and wound up here Its all about the children Alex Hart.
And I do have some questions for you if you tend not
to mind. Is it simply me or does it give the impression like some of these
remarks look as if they are written by brain dead people?
😛 And, if you are posting at other social sites, I would like
to keep up with anything fresh you have to post. Would you list of all of all
your communal pages like your twitter feed, Facebook page or linkedin profile?