Kiva klub
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Here are the things we have done!
Here are the things we have done!
November: Introduction
We learned WHAT Kiva is. Check the video link below to see our introduction youtube video.
Click here to check out the Kiva website: KIVA
During our first meeting, we voted to lend to Vitoria in Mozambique, Africa. Club members felt shelter is incredibly important and Vitoria wants a loan to buy basic materials to start building a house. We are excited to be part of her dream. Check out her story below!
Click here to check out the Kiva website: KIVA
During our first meeting, we voted to lend to Vitoria in Mozambique, Africa. Club members felt shelter is incredibly important and Vitoria wants a loan to buy basic materials to start building a house. We are excited to be part of her dream. Check out her story below!
February: Pakistan, Asia
This month, our focus is Pakistan, Asia. We found it on a map, heard music, tasted some traditional food and did an activity from the country. Check out the info below to share with friends and adults who are not in the club!
Music of Pakistan
Videos below were selected based on musicians featured on the following website:
Rough Guide to the music of Pakistan:
http://www.worldmusic.net/store/item/RGNET1116/
Videos below were selected based on musicians featured on the following website:
Rough Guide to the music of Pakistan:
http://www.worldmusic.net/store/item/RGNET1116/
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Check out this site to learn more about Pakistani music and see more videos:
http://www.worldmusic.net/guide/pakistan-north-india-sufi-music/
http://www.worldmusic.net/guide/pakistan-north-india-sufi-music/
Food we sampled:
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Ingredients
Procedure
Read more: http://www.foodbycountry.com/Kazakhstan-to-South-Africa/Pakistan.html#ixzz3OpuEqepl
*This recipe absolutely didn't work. I had to simmer for an additional 20 minutes uncovered and it was anonymous that this was NOT something we cared for!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- ½ gallon milk
- ¼ cup almonds or pistachios, crushed (we left these out due to allergies)
- 1½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup raisins
Procedure
- Combine the rice and milk in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add the sugar and nuts. Stir.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with raisins. Serve hot or cold.
Read more: http://www.foodbycountry.com/Kazakhstan-to-South-Africa/Pakistan.html#ixzz3OpuEqepl
*This recipe absolutely didn't work. I had to simmer for an additional 20 minutes uncovered and it was anonymous that this was NOT something we cared for!!
Shikanji (Nimbu Pani) recipe
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Taken from: http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/shikanji-shikanjvi-nimbu-pani/
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium size lemon
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- rock salt or black salt as required
- sugar as required
- 4-5 mint leaves for garnishing - optional
- a few ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
- cut the lemon in to two.
- take 2 glasses of a water in a bowl
- with a lemon juice squeezer, squeeze the juice directly into the water.
- add black salt, sugar, jeera powder.
- stir till the sugar dissolves.
- pour the shikanji in glasses. add ice cubes. garnish with mint and serve shikanji immediately.
- you can also make the shikanji and chill in the fridge and then serve.
Taken from: http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/shikanji-shikanjvi-nimbu-pani/
I promised I would show you what a rickshaw is!!
It should be noted that wikipedia states that cycle rickshaws are banned entirely in Pakistan. The kiva loan we gave was to help a person fix his rickshaw, suggesting it must have been an auto rickshaw. Read below and check out the pictures/videos to see the different kinds throughout the world!
Bicycle Rickshaw: (definition taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycle_rickshaw)
The cycle rickshaw is a small-scale local means of transport; it is also known by a variety of other names such as bike taxi, velotaxi, pedicab,bikecab, cyclo, beca, becak, trisikad, or trishaw.
As opposed to rickshaws pulled by a person on foot, cycle rickshaws are human-powered by pedaling. Another type of rickshaw is the auto rickshaw.
They are a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers on a for hire basis. Cycle rickshaws are widely used in major cities around the world-most commonly in cities of South, Southeast and East Asia
The cycle rickshaw is a small-scale local means of transport; it is also known by a variety of other names such as bike taxi, velotaxi, pedicab,bikecab, cyclo, beca, becak, trisikad, or trishaw.
As opposed to rickshaws pulled by a person on foot, cycle rickshaws are human-powered by pedaling. Another type of rickshaw is the auto rickshaw.
They are a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers on a for hire basis. Cycle rickshaws are widely used in major cities around the world-most commonly in cities of South, Southeast and East Asia
Auto Rickshaw
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School Bus Rickshaw!!!
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Activity: Henna from Pakistan
.This activity was taken word for word from the following website:
http://kidworldcitizen.org/2012/06/07/henna-hands-a-simple-craft/
*There are some great pictures on this site, so check it out!!*
On the site, it states:
"Here is a wonderfully simple craft that teaches children about the use of henna, a traditional art form that has been practiced in India, the Middle East (especially Pakistan), and parts of Africa (Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan) for hundreds of years.
Mehndi, the art of painting henna on the body, is mostly associated with weddings, and also appears during joyous celebrations such as the Hindu holiday of Diwali, or the Muslim festival of Eid. Henna (the dye) is a natural pigment made into a paste from crushing the dried leaves of the henna plant. When it is applied to the skin, and left to soak in, it leaves beautiful decoration on the skin that will fade naturally in 1-2 weeks.
The application of henna varies by country and culture, but generally the paste is applied using cone or thin stick to create delicate figures on the hands and feet of women. Often times before a wedding all of the female friends and family members will have a “Mehndi Party” (and sometimes the groom!) to get ready for the wedding. The henna plant is believed to bring love and good fortune, and to protect against evil spirits. Some common symbols are:
To do this simple craft, first ask children if they have ever seen henna art before. We looked at pages and pages of beautiful examples of henna designs, and immediately my kids were able to name several classmates who had come to school with henna on their hands. Browse these images of henna and find recurring themes and symbols. Pick your favorites, and study them: how do the designs fill the space? Are the delicate designs or stronger and more spaced out?
Have the kids trace their hands on blank paper and begin to fill in their designs with a brown marker (to emulate henna’s natural color)."
**With Mrs. Wilson in Kiva Klub, I encouraged them to make their own designs-whether they were meaningful or just fun to draw!**
See below for an example of henna:
http://kidworldcitizen.org/2012/06/07/henna-hands-a-simple-craft/
*There are some great pictures on this site, so check it out!!*
On the site, it states:
"Here is a wonderfully simple craft that teaches children about the use of henna, a traditional art form that has been practiced in India, the Middle East (especially Pakistan), and parts of Africa (Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan) for hundreds of years.
Mehndi, the art of painting henna on the body, is mostly associated with weddings, and also appears during joyous celebrations such as the Hindu holiday of Diwali, or the Muslim festival of Eid. Henna (the dye) is a natural pigment made into a paste from crushing the dried leaves of the henna plant. When it is applied to the skin, and left to soak in, it leaves beautiful decoration on the skin that will fade naturally in 1-2 weeks.
The application of henna varies by country and culture, but generally the paste is applied using cone or thin stick to create delicate figures on the hands and feet of women. Often times before a wedding all of the female friends and family members will have a “Mehndi Party” (and sometimes the groom!) to get ready for the wedding. The henna plant is believed to bring love and good fortune, and to protect against evil spirits. Some common symbols are:
- circular flowers that resemble mandala
- paisley (linked to the mango leaf) as a symbol of abundance
- orange blossoms as a sign of purity, chastity, generosity
- acacia leaves that suggest persistence and long life
- sun/moon demonstrates deep love between a couple
To do this simple craft, first ask children if they have ever seen henna art before. We looked at pages and pages of beautiful examples of henna designs, and immediately my kids were able to name several classmates who had come to school with henna on their hands. Browse these images of henna and find recurring themes and symbols. Pick your favorites, and study them: how do the designs fill the space? Are the delicate designs or stronger and more spaced out?
Have the kids trace their hands on blank paper and begin to fill in their designs with a brown marker (to emulate henna’s natural color)."
**With Mrs. Wilson in Kiva Klub, I encouraged them to make their own designs-whether they were meaningful or just fun to draw!**
See below for an example of henna:
Image taken from: http://blog.freshtrends.com/henna-tattoo-art-past-present/