Today is a day for rejoicing! Earlier this week we were awaked at 3:30 AM to the sound of people shouting and singing. Here is Beatrice Elenga, the daughter of Rev. Elenga CHE facilitator, celebrating with her white head.
Congratulations Bea
High school students began receiving the result of the national exam for high school graduation they had taken back in June. The results were posted online and they found them using people’s internet phones. If they pass the national test they can go on to university. It’s difficult to pass this test so quite an achievement for those who do pass. We have friends who have had children try several times before passing the test.
Bea with her powdered hair
To show their joy friends or family sprinkle their heads with baby powder or if that is not available, manioc flour. Then students walk around their neighborhoods greeting friends and neighbors and receiving congratulations. Sometimes families will also sprinkle power on the heeds of mothers to show that their child passed.
