An ordinary day for a special calling

This is the story of Mister Majawa, one of the volunteers of the Action Committee.

It is a day like every other day. I went to my garden to water the crops. It is my daily work in the village. I did my work just as any other day. While I was busy, my wife told me the latest news from town: 'The major calls together the entire village for a meeting. There seems to be a foundation that wants to help us building a bridge.' I was not interested that much. Usually, the entire village is invited, but the most influential people are the friends of the major. My wife pushed me to go, but I made up my mind. I wanted to stay home. I continued my work and my wife went home.

I still had a little piece of garden to go. I stretched my back and looked over my field. It looked neat. Only one row to go and then it was time to go home. At home, I asked my wife for a bucket of hot water and after I refreshed myself and had eaten my lunch, I decided to visit one of my friends. I supposed the meeting was finished by then. However, the contrary was true. While walking towards the house of my friend, I saw a group of people sitting next to the road. Because in our culture it is disrespectful to walk by when the major is talking, I joined the group. I asked myself why I did not leave home somewhat later.

There was a discussion going about who should be in charge of the project. There was a new development. A foundation wanted to build a bridge in our village. A nice initiative, that's for sure. 'Mister Mawaja, are you willing to be in charge of this project?' I was surprised. 'Me? No, who would listen if I should have to give instructions?' I shook my head. The major disagreed with me. 'Mister Mawaja, you are in charge of this project!' I could not do anything else except accepting my new role. The day seemed to ordinary for this special calling. Above all, I was just here out of respect, not because I wanted to join the meeting. Some other men were also chosen to be part of the Committee. Together with the For a Change Foundation, we supervised the project and finished it. And this was not the only project I assisted in.

An ordinary day, just like every other day. I visited my garden to water the crops. My daily work in the village. I did my work just like any other day. While I was busy, my wife told me the latest news from town: 'There is an advertisement from the For a Change Foundation. You can apply for a volunteering position in the Action Committee.' I put my things aside, went home and refreshed myself. I forgot to eat, I took a pen and paper and wrote a letter to the For a Change Foundation. I was invited for a job interview. I am proud to say that I am the second chairman of the Action Committee of the For a Change Foundation. I am very happy than we can work together to develop our village!