Hermina Katharina Jinga - by Nigel A JAMES
Rock Hard Rumanian Steel
Faces show nothing of
the characters they hide, and, expressions – being only questions or statements
– do nothing to enlighten the depths of achievement and thinking that dwell in
the shadows of us all. And, strength, too, is not easy to find. Sometimes, it is obvious, but, only too often
it is hidden by a cloak of humble simplicity.
And, if you were to believe that Hermina Katharina Jinga is both humble
and meek, you would be wrong! For this
lady of years is not only a person of steel, but also a character of rock hard
decision!
Coming from a family which was broken by war, Hermina Katharina Jinga grew up with hunger, hardship
and struggle as companions; and, so it was, that after practically educating
and bringing herself up, she succeeded in her dream of becoming a teacher. But, her young life had not only been bad,
there had been blessings as well; and these were the people who helped her. And
help, when received, has to be passed further; and she was in just the right
place.
As teacher, and now headmistress of a Bucharest Bucharest
In 12 day cycles, kids not only discovered the
innocent truth of chickens and eggs and potatoes and cabbage, but also the
hidden realities of slaughter. Breakfast,
dinner and tea, they found out, were
nothing other than last links of a chain! But, as Hermina Katharina Jinga
discovered, the beautiful Rumanian countryside had another side, too!
And this was the side of
the Romany children! They were the complete opposite of the
townies. They knew and understood all
about chickens, pigs and eggs, but were sadly lacking in schooling and
study. These were the ones who needed
the most! And so, at the end of every
school holiday, the Kinderbauenhof
becomes a day centre of learning
and warmth for these children of need.
And here, the results are not good – they are amazing!
A great many of the
Romany kids who
passed through the day centre have succeeded in their education, and, thanks to
their success, they have managed to move
on to conventional lives! Dignity, the
most valuable thing of all, is now what they have in their pockets, and all
thanks to Hermina Katharina Jinga! A
lady of not only vision, but great and lasting achievement as well.
Over the years, Hermina Katharina
Jinga and her team have managed to help many hundreds of youngsters, and, if
you would like to help her to help others then you can so. Donations, however small, are always welcome.
a/c.
Ro44BRMA0270027080895400-BIC /SWIFT CODE BRMA ROBUXXX
Banca Romaneasca B-dul Vvasile Milea
nr. 12
Further info – www.kinderbauernhof.org www.tabara-ruciori.org
