On this day, some of the mission team members volunteered to visit three different High Schools to mentor the students. Our aim was to elevate low self-esteem in youth, discuss career choices and AIDS prevention. When I spoke, the group of high school students began laughing at me. They were only laughing at my accent. I spoke to the students about staying focused and how sometimes family, friends, drugs and alcohol, and boyfriends can deter them from their education. I told them with the help of Jesus and their own self-determination that they could stay focused on getting an education.
I am in the process of developing a sponsor program for the high school I visited. Some of the students are in need of financial aid in order to continue their high school education. More details later.
