KCSS Social Work Field Trip

Well it was another great day of social work @ KCSS. Today we took the youth on a big social work field trip into town from the village. They started out at the internet café which they were very excited about to conduct some research & set up email accounts. Then we went to TASO(The Aids Society Organization) which was such a great learning experience for them as well as a great resource for them to access. From there we went to the Mental Health ward in the hospital which was quite an eye opening experience for them. Many people in Uganda believe that mental health issues are caused by Witchcraft, so it is difficult for people to get proper medical treatment. Next but most importantly we visited the woman with the broken back that we had taken to the hospital earlier in the week. She looked much better as she had been seen by the doctor & was receving treatment.After the hospital tour we proceeded to CRO in an EXTREME rainstorm. Oh well always an adventure in the field of social work. We arrived at CRO & the street children were very excited. This was definately the highlight of my day seeing the KCSS students teach to the CRO children. They taught in Launga with such authority & conviction on topics such as HIV/AIDS, child aduse, food/nutrition, child rights,health & social work. As this project was such a great endeavor the goal will be for the students to return in the future & provide more support & modeling for the street children. The KCSS students definately enjoyed the day & my colleage & I thought it was one of our best days here as well.Stay tuned..Michelle