July 17, 2014

By: Maria Mercado

As the seventh week of this internship come to an end, I have reflected on the progress that Sewa and the Los Arcos community have made together. Programs such as ESL, computer literacy, sewing, and children’s activities have grown a lot since the beginning of the summer.

The computer classes have really been received well by the community, especially as Aishwarya, a Girl Scout, established a program that integrates both the need for computer literacy and English lessons through an online English software. I have seen the process of individuals being reluctant to begin and the quick transition of excitement and curiosity.

The children’s activities this week hit a new record with 21 children participating in various crafts and activities. It was inspiring to see the ease with which the children have to connect with other children of other ethnicities; it truly demonstrates that a child’s heart is blind to the divisions of this world.  There is one more week of children’s activities, and I dread the thought of leaving this children. So I wanted to emphasize the joy that I have had as this community has embraced me into their families and homes.