Keeping the lights on...

What do the PRECE EPCs when they need money for basics like electricity, water, and school supplies? Like any good non-profit, they throw a party and invite all of their friends and potential donors! This past weekend that is exactly what EPC Canafistula did as they hosted the 2nd Cultural Night on the town square!

On Saturday evening I was lucky to spend time with the PRECE leaders at EPC Canafistula as they prepared for and hosted the Cultural Night. Family members and friends cooked and sold food to raise money for the EPC. The local Catholic Church provided the sound system and microphones. Small “door prizes” were donated to be given to the winners of BINGO. Local musicians were invited to sing and play music. And, the student leaders of EPC Canafistula took to the microphone to tell about the new projects happening with the PRECE students.

I was amazed to see how the PRECE student leaders- most of them still high school students- organized the entire event! And, everything went smoothly. The responsibility and initiative that they possess is truly inspiring. But, the most beautiful part of the evening was watching how the PRECE EPC has established itself as a strong and necessary part of the community. These youth have found a way to not only create a better situation for themselves but for their entire community, and the community elders recognize this. Rather than standing apart from the community they are standing with the community and making PRECE an invaluable institution for everyone.