Most of the time we pay lots of attention to the scholars of our program Student Boarding School in Copacabana. However, our host moms do have at least the same importance as their protégés. Without their willingness to offer their time, we would not be able to realize our project. Neverthemind they benefit as well in various ways. Since with beginning of the new school year the number of scholars in the program rose from 30 to 50 students. This made it posible and necesary to acept six new host mums and offer them a job. We want to use the first pay of the school year 2017 to let the women talk about their experiences with the project:
Why is your work at the Student Boarding School important for you?
Santusa: “I get chance to receive a monthly payment which I use mainly to sustain and buy food for my own family.”
What motivates you to work as a host mum?
Calixta: “My own children are already grown-up. That is why I have a lot of time which I can now offer to the ones who actually need it.”
What was the reason why you decided to participate in the program?
Julia: “My children just like the scholars had to walk a great distance to reach school. Participating in the program allows me to be able to afford living in Copacabana, thus, reducing the long distance to school for my children.“