Tuesday 5 August 2014

A Visit to Kidzania with the children of Epharatha Home

The Rotaract Club of Pudu kick started the new Rotary term of RY2014/2015 with it's first community service project of the term.  The activity which was held on the 5th of July 2014 was to bring children from an orphanage to Kidzania.  The main objective this meaningful event is to enlighten the minds of the children with ambitions which are on the outside world. The event was targeted encourage the children to have a goal to reach their ambition.  The event was participated by 29 children from Epharatha Home and 15 volunteers that were made up of members of the Rotaract Club of Pudu and their guest.

The event kick started at 8.30am when the volunteers arrived at Epharatha Home to pick the children up. The children were excited along with the volunteers.  The children were split into groups which were in charged by two volunteers each.

As everyone arrive at Kidzania, they were greeted by the Kidzania staff and registration is taken for each child and volunteer.  Everyone was then escorted into Kidzania.  The children were given some Kidzania money and they were taught to look for a job in Kidzania in order to make more money.  The money can then be used by the children to purchase souvenirs before they leave Kidzania.

Volunteers and children gather before being split all over Kidzania
Children participating in acting theatre



Volunteers and children along with President Daisy from the Rotary Club of Pudu


An experience as a newscaster

Firefighting
Awww.. Rtr Chestal with one of the children

After a tiring "working day" for the children and volunteers, everyone departed Kidzania back to the orphanage.  The children and volunteers both enjoyed themselves as the day ended with happiness and an eye opening experience for the children.

The Rotaract Club of Pudu would like to thank Kidzania for their kind assistance and sponsorship for the children on the meaningful day.  The club would also like to thank all volunteers that have come along with the club members to make this activity a success.