52 Kids Celebration

This afternoon we celebrated all the work the 52 Kids Foundation has accomplished. When we drove up to Tony and George's house we were greeted by a couple hundred smiling faces. They were drumming and cheering for us. It was amazing to feel so welcomed. The kids were all in their pink and purple schools uniforms and looked adorable as always. We sat down and then the show began. The drummers and dancers were phenomenal and were dressed in feathers, grass skirts and vibrant African fabric. All the individuals who work for Kapida/52 Kids spoke and it was translated for us. It was a very moving ceremony especially when they kids came up to perform. Each different age level performed a number of creative songs and dances. John got up and spoke about how much the kids and the program mean to him. He talked about how thankful he is for all the hard work that everyone in Uganda (staff, parents + kids) and the United States (Team USA- aka Angie, Liz, Simone + I, and all the alums and supporters at home) has put in. We then had a catered meal that included greens, kasava, pork, sweet potatoes, peanut sauce and sticky rice. After the meal the dancing and laughter continued. Everyone was in such a joyous mood! Hope everyone at home is enjoying the cold temperatures and snow :)