Kiboba Village was the winner of the women’s soccer match with Lycée Gina Gisanga, a local school, in second place and Malundu Village in third. Malundu Village came from 50 km away to participate as did many of their supporters.
Colette’s dominant memories of the event were all the faces beaming with glee and all the enthusiasm from everyone who participated, and yes, tears of joy and tears of …
It was truly an event to remember! Colette remarked that she observed a genuine change in the attitude of the players. There was a new level of discipline and sportsmanship and a commitment by all the teams to the professional experience.
The winning team received a cash prize, a big trophy, medals, and bibles. Even the fourth place team, Mukwatshi Village, received jerseys and bibles.
The chef de district, (head pastor), Thumbuga Nyingu Corneille, got into the spirit of the event when the marching band paraded around the field. He kept talking about how things are changing for the best in his community.
The success of the match has set a very high bar for competitions in the future.
The roof on the third block has been completed and the drop ceiling will be in place by the publishing of the Communiqué. The students and teachers are chomping at the bit to take possession of the three new classes, especially now that the rainy season has started. Colette has observed an increase in student enrollment in the high school from many communities throughout the region. After interviewing several students, the opinion is that the dormitories are far superior to the makeshift accommodation they have previously stayed in; and the quality of the new classrooms, allow them to study without the interference of rain leaking through the roof.
The children of the Ami du Livre program and the girls in the dormitory are
sporting their newly donated outfits.
Colette has returned to Kinshasa to reflect upon a very productive eight weeks. At the moment the intention is to return in the new year to begin work on the fourth block. It has been a whirlwind trip with many accomplishments and there is much to be thankful for and to look forward to in the year ahead.
