It has long been my hope to offer adult classes in reading, writing, and English to our employees (including cleaners, guards, daycare workers) and the community. Many older citizens did not have the opportunity to go to school. Learning to read and write would make a difference in their lives.
Over the school vacation, we offered an adult English as a second language program as an experiment. The class was offered free to all Urukundo employees who want to learn English. I am so proud of this group. The dedication of the students impressed the Urukundo Foundation and Learning Center. Because of its success, we will continue the program as a permanent project.
Teachers Remy Paul and Desire are the instructors for the English class. You can see Desire behind me, in the white shirt. Remy Paul is more than halfway across the front row, wearing a black leather jacket.
This is our second successful adult education program. The first is the Tom Nunnally Sewing Center. We hope that in the future more adult classes can be added to benefit the foundation staff and the community.