The mothers and children in a village just east of Yangon now have a “community center” at which to gather and socialise. Goducate has supported educational activities at this village since February 2013. Like almost all other small villages that grew from a cluster of huts, there was no central gathering place. Goducate workers had to use any space that was convenient for its activities.
Fortunately, one of the families allowed Goducate the use of their front yard to teach English to children of the village through fun, song, and games. In January 2014, Goducate put up a tent structure with permission of the family. The tent, costing Ks30,000 ($30), provides shade from the sun and light rain. When not used for Goducate’s educational classes, it is a focal point for community gatherings.
The people now have a place at which to gather to know each other better, to talk, and to have group activities. All in all it is a big plus for the village.
