a Peace Corps Tanzania blog - the good in all

Every once in awhile I have moments where my faith in humanity and our capacity for good is re-established. I find that at my school I have to remind myself of the good in my fellow teachers because I witness them beating students until they start crying or (in rare cases) start bleeding. Thursday was one of those days where the teachers and students demonstrated love and community……..One of the form I students appealed to us teachers for help because his economic situation is really bad. He can not afford notebooks, uniforms, school fees or even food. Plus he lives in a small village about a 2 hour walk from school. So he leaves home at 5 am everyday to arrive at school at 7 am. And then when school is over at 5:30 pm he doesn’t get home until 7:30 pm. The student is asking for assistance finding a place to sleep during the week closer to school and for school supplies and money. Many teachers contributed to help him. (I gave money as well. Monday is the deadline for contributions. If he does not have enough I will make sure he can continue his studies.)

While I was teaching form III, some of my form IV students came in and asked to make an announcement. They asked their fellow students to donate any old clothing or school supplies they can. Also they asked the male students to see if there is space available in their home for the form I student to sleep so he doesn’t have to walk 4 hours everyday. I was touched. My whole school was combining their efforts to help.

Moments like these make it easier to see a bit of God in everyone.