The man in the brown shirt is the elementary school principal. He knows why the American and the government officials are here. He knows it is one of the sites being considered for a new playground in Chau O.

After this picture was taken, I told the officials this was the site we would build on. They turned to the principal, told him what I had just said. Tears filled his eyes as he rushed over to shake my hand. His gratitude for a promise not yet fulfilled was overwhelming.

You can have a part in keeping this promise. You can give money toward the playground equipment – more than $60,000 is needed. And you can volunteer to be part of the construction team.