More than 1,000 participated in Open Sunday

February 10 was a busy day for the staff in Child Aid Toledo. The projected hosted a day of joy called "Open Sunday" for the families in the project and for many of their friends.

Many football games took place and at all 4 places 2 winning teams were found; 1 for children and one for adults. Also drawings for the ongoing art competition were on the program. Each Open Sunday selected their best drawing to participate in Child Aid Toledo’s final selection for the Worldwide Art Competition. Volley ball matches, many games for children and refreshments were part of the program on all 4 Open Sunday’s.

At one location we had a health post. One of our DI’s was in charge of weighing and measuring people including fat %, pulse and blood pressure. She used the opportunity to explain health issues.

At another location we had a group consisting of 16 young dancers. They did a performance of traditional Garifuna dance to great enjoyment for the audience.

The project leaders used the opportunity of the Open Sunday to hand over footballs and volleyballs to the newly established youth clubs. The project has now 21 clubs. The youths will in the coming weeks prepare themselves for a sport tournament also hosted by Child Aid Toledo.

.... Open Sundays for all the people in the project area are joyful and good and can be very mobilizing. Open Sundays is a way to gather many people and share knowledge, show results, enjoy culture and just meet and have fun. Through the activities, the excitements, the laughs, through the new friendships ... the minds get relaxed and positive. Open Sunday’s are a gift to the people which they appreciate.

In the afternoon, after 6 hours enjoyment and fun the project leaders could sit back and relax happy about a successful event.