Ceremoy in a village

We had an amazing day sharing our stories with the women of Mgwamwa. We got to help Linda hand out diplomas to the women who had completed training to become "counselors" in their community for the rape crisis project. There is such a need, though rape is illegal in Malawi there are not real consequences for the perpetrator so one of the things that can be done is bring comfort to the victims.

Then on our way out of the community we were told that another community wanted to have a meeting with us. The Traditional Authority was there he is the man who is over the group village head men who are over the chiefs. This was quite an honor. There was quite a ceremony with many speeches given ...(think of a political rally in the US i have found the polictians are the same the world over)There was a fabulous youth choir and then a play on the importance of knowing your status (HIV/AIDS) and how relationship with Jesus is the only answer. The community is wanting Somebody Cares to come and be a part of their community because they seen and heard how this can make such a difference.
After this ceremony we were invited to a home where we were fed a feast of rice, chicken and vegetables. This was a huge sacrifice for the community to make and I can honestly say i have never felt more honored in all of the times i have traveled to Malawi.