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Four orphaned babies and an extremely vulnerable little boy are currently being helped with goats’ milk. Helpers have seen radical changes in the health of these little ones - from “marasmas” where the whole body swells with malnutrition, and constant malaria, to a gradual increase in weight and well-being. Locals have been amazed and impressed by the effect the milk has had on these children.
Concerned that the guardians receiving OHP milk may have been redirecting it to their own children, wives of our staff formed two voluntary teams to supervise and ensure that only those on the Milk Programme received it.
Because many of the guardians are reluctant carers, the team have been bathing the children, washing their clothes and cleaning their environments.
Because many of the guardians are reluctant carers, the team have been bathing the children, washing their clothes and cleaning their environments.
EDUCATION
Secondary School Fees for the 2nd term 07 were paid, along with relevant exam fees, and uniforms for new students. Unfortunately three of the girls sponsored had become pregnant, so have been replaced.
(More children are waiting - sponsorship costs £37 p.a.
Secondary School Fees for the 2nd term 07 were paid, along with relevant exam fees, and uniforms for new students. Unfortunately three of the girls sponsored had become pregnant, so have been replaced.
(More children are waiting -
In later weeks of our trip, this concept developed into the “Play Centre”. The ladies suggested gathering the children together first thing, feeding them a nutritious breakfast, then bathe them, do laundry, help them play and develop with loving attention and finally give them a fortified lunch before the guardians collect them again.
Just before we left we engaged a builder to renovate a building for this purpose, loaned to us free by the government and given the personal blessing of our Village Head. We could do with a sponsor to finance this ongoing work specifically! (about £35 - £50 p.m.).
