FEED MY PEOPLE LIBERIA'S SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Smile Too Kids Christmas Parties 2005, Various Locations,Monrovia, Liberia
NAME OF PROJECT: 2005 Smile Too Kids Christmas Parties
DURATION OF PROJECT: 5 days (in Nov 2005 – Dec 2005)
SUMMARY OF THIS PROJECT: Christmas Parties were held in 11 strategic locations across Monrovia, as entry activities for the work of FMPL, and to provide an afternoon of enjoyment for children affected by the war in Liberia.
KEY BENEFICIARIES OF PROJECT: 8, 850 children in the slums of Monrovia. GOAL OF PROJECT: To identify areas for the future work of FMPL and to provide hope and enjoyment for war-affected children in Liberia.
KEY ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT ALREADY CARRIED OUT: Plan Christmas Parties in 11 locations throughout Monrovia, for particularly vulnerable children. Distribute food and gifts to children, at each party. Record the details of all children attending the parties, to help guide FMP future projects. Evaluate the parties, and document lessons learnt for future consideration.
FUTURE PLANS ON THIS PROJECT: This is a short-term project, but could be repeated annually.
IMPACT OF PROJECT TO DATE: Over 8,850 children enjoyed the fun of the parties and FMPL gathered key data to map out the location of vulnerable children in Monrovia. This mapping exercise resulted in the construction of a School at Point 4, Monrovia.
QUOTES FROM PEOPLE ON THE PROJECT: “The community had the idea for these parties, with the help of FMPL. Children are really in need of food in Liberia, so the children loved having a party with food. We expected 500 children to come to the party, but over 2,000 children turned up. It was impossible to turn children away.” (Community leader from Soniwein, May 2007)” “The party was great. We got toys, clothes and food for our children for Christmas. We helped the project to run smoothly, and we prepared the venue for the party. It is difficult for us to have enough money to give our children our party, so we have been very happy to work with FMP.” (A group of mothers in Soniwein, May 2007). “I was given some clothes at the party. I wear my clothes and I will give my clothes to my younger brother, when I grow out of them.” (A child who attended the party in Soniwein, May 2007).
Are photos of this project available? If so, where? Yes, on the gallery page of our website under 'Special Projects'