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Jenn & I back at the Plan Canada offices in Toronto. Click on the picture to check out the PODCAST INTERVIEW!
I had the pleasure of taking a short trip to meet PLAN INDONESIA in Surabaya to learn about some of the work this organization is doing there to support the people in the community. I’ve done some work with Plan Canada through What’s the 411’s highschool tours and jumped at the opportunity to check out what PLAN (formerly FOSTER PARENTS PLAN) does internationally.
The experience was great and showed me how an organization can be make an impact by being involved on different levels early on in the education process. When Plan Indonesia first heard I was visiting, they only knew it was an artist from Canada and assumed it would be Celine Dion. LOL. I met some of the most beautiful people that were open and friendly to me and most of all, I fell in love with the energy, inspiration, strength and talent of the youth I met in Surabaya. They performed their plays for me, and though there was a language barrier I understood the stories they told and was deeply moved. One of the girls asked me not to forget “The voices of the Indonesian children”. Don’t worry…I won’t.
Check out my interview with PLAN CANADA upon my return: PODCAST HERE
Surabaya News covers MASIA ONE visit to Indonesia
Never trust the signs in Indonesian airports, arrive 2 hours early or the plane might leave without you if the plane is mostly full.
Look left and right before you cross the runway, or a plane might hit you.
Plan Indonesia Van picked me up at the Airport bright and early 7am!
Early Childhood Education: example classroom for preschoolers
Early Childhood Education: cake making
Man, this is waaay harder than the alphabet
Handy Crafts by the parents
Teaching the major work religions...
Some of the parent volunteers
Some of the loveliest people Ive ever met. We sat around and had a "sing your favorite song" share session! LOL.
2 of my 3 guides for the day! Isni & Winnie from Plan Indonesia
Hey, it ain't Celine Dion's autograph, but Masia One is for the kiiids.
The parents were too sweet, served me the cutest heart cookies!
Saying bye bye to the wonderful parents and teachers at this school!
Made a quick trip to Madura across a newly constructed bridge. Snack time in Madura...meat balls on a stick
You dig? Lots of Chilli Sauce
Known for horseback riding, Madura horse whips for sale
Not sure what it's for but I want one
Fresh Hats!
Stopping for lunch! Food is SPICY but delicious in Surabaya!
Entering the Mayor's working house I noticed this painting...MERDEKA!!!
Snacks, reporters and politickin' with the Mayor's wife
The Mayors wife shows off some Ibu Ibu handy work made from recycled containers
Pengerian Township visiting a kindergarten
Finger painting with the li'l homie
I love this type of mess!
Mayor's wife got that minimalist style, I got that teddy bear style (bottom left!)
Saying goodbye again! The Ibu Ibu were so warm and welcoming
Masia One & Isni from Plan Indonesia
Street Scenes
Street Scenes
Street Scenes: gotta hate crossing the street anywhere in Indonesia!
Street Scenes: I thought this was a beautiful image
Visiting the township at night to watch the teenager's perform
Smiled so much my face hurt
The yute dem were talented and cool as ever!
and made me laugh and smile non stop
Dinner time...One of my favorite foods in the whole world
My main host Ella shall remain mysterious!
Old School Bottles
Sop Buntut (Ox Tail Indo styles)
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