Action Care assist in Jordan and Lebanon (July – August 2011)
Action Care assisted two of our affiliates by sending personnel to help with specific projects. Action Care staff made a ten day trip to Lebanon to assist Family Care Lebanon with the opening of a location which will serve as an aid distribution center and a venue to provide extracurricular classes for underprivileged children.
During the month of Ramadan, an Action Care representative assisted Equal Opportunity Initiative by participating in and coordinating corporate sponsorship for programs and Ramadan events hosted for 1,500 less privileged children, training programs for high school students, and a library for a girls’ juvenile center, the only one of its kind in the country.
I must start by saying that I was very hesitant to participate and be a volunteer as I have never been involved in something like this. But doing so has totally changed my thinking. It opened my eyes to see that it was fun being surrounded by children who are so enthusiastic in wanting to learn so much more of not just a language but also interacting with us, all from totally different cultures and background. Yes, I am so glad that I did volunteer, even if I have not made a great impact on their lives, they definitely left me walking out that night with a smile on my face and sweet memories that I will carry with me for a long time. Thank you Action Care for giving me this opportunity.