Eye-opening Visit to Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia

Date of Activity: November 18, 2016

The plan to visit the foundation Indonesia's cancer patient's had for long been waiting for its turn to be implemented. Today was when it finally took effect. We arrived there safely as well as for the supplies that we have bought for them. The staff were amicable and expressed their gratitude towards us.

Dividing the task

All the children will get this souvenir (a small token)

Before we went to the foundation, we prepared a small token from us. We made them a necklace serve as hope for them to hold. Inside the necklace they will write their wishes. We divided our task to pack the materials needed such as the necklace and frame that they are going to make.

We help in making the frame

Our program started from introducing ourselves and we continue it by conducting some arts and craft where the children needs to decorate some necklace and frame that we have provided the materials. However, not everyone participated in our program because some of them were taking a nap during our visits.The children seemed to enjoy having visitors there, although some of them looked otherwise.

Making frame (This boy has a big dream to become
an engineer) His frame has the most artistic one

At first, i was struggling to communicate with them, because I am usually not very social. In this activity I tried to initiate some questions and making sure that I can entertain them. After trying, I get along with them. They tell stories and share their dreams. We all get to know each other when we are doing the arts and crafts.

We gave the necklace to each and everyone and asked them to write their wishes so that they won't lose hope

Play games

As soon as we are done with the arts and crafts. We did a little game as well as singing. Most of the children loves to sing so one of us play the guitar and let them sing.

Our visits allows me to realize how we need to value our health and our life. It also makes me realize we should be thankful of what we have. We shouldn't give up easily and lose hope. We should have faith in God and dream high just like the children in this home. These children gave us hope and fight every obstacles that we encountered in life.

Learning outcomes: 

• Increased your awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth 
• Undertaken new challenges 
• Planned and initiated activities 
• Worked collaboratively with others 
• Shown perseverance and commitment in your activities 
• Developed new skills