I have recently found out that I will be working at an organization called the I.N. Network and have been in contact with my supervisor. This network runs a community center in Lucenec called 3Pe, a "Center for Gypsies" in Cinobana, and the "Comenius Center" in Rackova dolina. I will be living and working primarily in Lucenec, but may also be traveling to Cinobana and Velka, two gypsy villages close to Lucenec. At these locations, the organization runs quite a few support programs... everything ranging from cooking clubs and alcoholics anonymous to dancing groups and mother's clubs. My work will mainly be revolving around the Gypsy Ministry, but my exact work will depend on how much of the Slovak language I can learn before I arrive!
The IN Network in Slovakia has a wonderful webpage, but unfortunately it is only in Slovak. If you are interested, visit http://www.innetwork.sk/vitajte/
Also, I learned that I will be staying with a host family that lives in downtown Lucenec. The family has three children (two boys, ages 11 and 8 and one girl, age 2) and "two nice dogs".
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
First steps...
Okay, so this is my first blog! Bear with me if I am technologically unsavvy, here.
My year in Slovakia will be spent working with the Roma population that lives in Lucenec. Most likely I will be spending time tutoring children at an after-school program of some sort. Unfortunately, many Roma children do not or have not received the same education as non-Roma children. Some students get placed in special education classes even if they don't need to be, just because they carry the Roma title. It is my hope that by serving in Slovakia, I will be able to make a difference in the educational lives of some Roma students and help them discover the beauty of learning! As I know more about my exact placement, I will be sure to update.
If you are interested in helping me fund my year in Slovakia, you can write a donation check to "Grace Lutheran Church" with "Liz Pfaff 2010-2011 YAGM" in the memo line.
Grace's address is 9625 NE 8th St., Bellevue, WA 98004. Any donation would help and be appreciated by myself and those I will be working with!
My year in Slovakia will be spent working with the Roma population that lives in Lucenec. Most likely I will be spending time tutoring children at an after-school program of some sort. Unfortunately, many Roma children do not or have not received the same education as non-Roma children. Some students get placed in special education classes even if they don't need to be, just because they carry the Roma title. It is my hope that by serving in Slovakia, I will be able to make a difference in the educational lives of some Roma students and help them discover the beauty of learning! As I know more about my exact placement, I will be sure to update.
If you are interested in helping me fund my year in Slovakia, you can write a donation check to "Grace Lutheran Church" with "Liz Pfaff 2010-2011 YAGM" in the memo line.
Grace's address is 9625 NE 8th St., Bellevue, WA 98004. Any donation would help and be appreciated by myself and those I will be working with!
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