This is Huang Yeye - 79 years old - he has a mental disability but it is not extreme - he smiles until it is time to pose for a picture haha
Me and another volunteer (she is from Spain) with an autistic child
Music Class
Only 3 years old and already practicing characters
Helping in "art class" and making it a little fun by putting the paper he cut on his ears! Even though his mother is constantly wanting perfection, I think she was really happy that I could make her son laugh and smile!
All I really want to say is that it has been a great week and I have been learning so much from this whole experience as a volunteer in China. Since volunteering in China is still not a regular thing in some places I have not had anyone tell me to go there, do this, do that, etc... I have had to decide things on my own to help in the best way possible. I think that has really caused me to become a leader. I never even knew I had this in my personality until now. All of this is hard and tiring but definitely so rewarding!
Your post about volunteering in China is very interesting.
I am amazed of people who have big heart like you
May God Bless You 🙂
Hi Henna,
I just stumbled across this blog by chance, but I am glad I did. I know plenty of social workers who do inspiring work just like you, and I must say, I it really does warm my heart. I wish you the best in the future and will make sure to ping this site when I am done.
Best wishes,
Jason
Nice pics Henna… would like to have a good learning experience in China…