Mama Glory-Lead Caregiver at Baobab
November 4, 2009
Volunteer Coordinator Martha Richardson of Canada will be taking over some of the blogging to keep you all updated. Here’s her first interview with Lead Caregiver Glory. As you will see, Glory makes a hard job look easy! Thanks to Martha and Glory!
Mama Glory is close with each child living at The Baobab Home. She is there every step of the way and makes them feel safe and truly at home. She is a calm and relaxed woman who passes her peaceful patient manner into the atmosphere at the home.
What made you want to work with children?
“It has always been my hobby really. Caring for children comes naturally to me and I have always wanted to learn more about them.”
What did you study in college?
“I went to Upendo College to study about children and child care.”
Which region are you from and what tribe are you?
“I am from Kilimanjaro, and I my tribe is Chagga.”
What do you like most about your job at The Baobab Home?
“I like having first hand experience to gain more knowledge about children. This is the kind of job I studied for and hoped to get.”
What is a day in the life of you, (Glory), like?
“First, I wake up before the children, around 6:30 or 7am, to prepare uji (porridge). Then as the children wake up and I help them use the washroom and bathe. The children have their morning activity and around 11am we begin to prepare lunch. We eat at 1pm. After lunch most of the children have a nap and then an afternoon walk. At 3pm I start cooking dinner. Dinner is served at 7pm. After medicine is given to those who need it and I wash the children and help them prepare for bed. Of course there are things that come up, doctor appointments, days to the beach, and much more, that change our daily routine, but usually it is like this.”
