The SOS home ran so smoothly with eight children! I am trying to introduce some of the methods Elizabeth, the SOS mother in Namibia, used in her home to help mine run just as smoothly!  

On my last night at the Village I decided to cook the SOS family a Canadian meal and dessert. But, it wasn’t as easy as it sounds.

Daily activities are determined by the environment we live in. In Namibia, I noticed how the hot climate affected the family’s routine.

Although I was halfway around the world, there were a lot of similarities between the SOS home and my own in Toronto. Raising children is universal.

My time in Namibia was such unique experience that I will never forget. I found myself inspired by the SOS children and wrote a song for them.

When travelling to a new country, cultural differences are inevitable. But, there were a few things I was not prepared for! 

With a film crew documenting my experience, there is bound to be a few bloopers – especially when there’s a herd of cows roaming around.

At the SOS Village, families work together. The children play together, they share toys, and the SOS moms look after each other’s children.

Raising kids can be a daunting task, especially when there are eight! But, I’ve learned how fundamental having a routine is!

Cows, goats and stray dogs roam wild through the Village. They go where they please and pay no attention to boundaries. You can find them wondering through the playground, the Village pathways and in-between cars!!