2011 Sixth Distribution Post 11: Medical

Pin pricks, blood pressure tracking, and things of that sort are what is shown in these photos.  There are more photos posted in the yahoo group photo album.  I didn't put them all here because the rest are blurry, but you still may enjoy them. 

Also, John is setting up a way for me to upload the medical exam reports into the child's account, so this will make it easier for sponsors to refer back to, especially as the years go by and several exams have been done for the child. 

Mangunje's Chicken Business

Chim asked the lady in the video what that round assembly was. She told him that it was shelter for the chickens Mangunje was looking after .He then asked the lady to tell him who made the shelter. The lady told him that Mangunje did make that shelter and the chickens sleep in there. She told him that the shelter is temporary as there is need to build something better which is spacious to accommodate more chickens.  However, to do this, there is a need for resources .She said a better shelter would be helpful even during the rainy season.  The old lady told him that Mangunje likes his livestock and really appreciates this support. She told him that Mangunje had a good hand in livestock keeping and would manage very well with these gifts he was given.

Having Fun in Mazabuka

Doesn't this look like fun?!

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 10: Medical- Tracking History

The medical team asked the parents and guardians questions regarding the child's medical history including any hospitalizations, medications they are taking, medical conditions that they have already been diagnosed with and any serious conditions that the child's parents.  This is invaluable information that will help us in the child's treatment or any future ailments that may come up. 

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 9: Medical- Measuring Growth

At the recent Medical Exam Assembly, we had 93 children get check ups.  One of the important aspects of these exams is that they track a pattern- For example, the weight and height tracks the child's pattern of growth.  This allows us to know if something is amiss.  Annual exams are our best weapon against disease.  Thank you for providing this amazing gift to the children and their families!!

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 8: Food

A snack at distribution- soda and biscuits.  =)

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 7: Clothes

More clothes sent via the ASH donation!!

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 6: Women Penpal Program

W112 Beatrice above with her cooking oil her penpal purchased for her.

W100 Regina above wih her new outfit and shoes from her penpal and W111 Clara below with the mealie meal from her penpal.

W117 above and W119 below

W120 above and W121 below

W122 above and W123 below

W124 above and W126 below

W128 below

The women's program is a lot of fun for the women and their international penpals.  These women serve other day in and day out raising their grandkids, working in the fields, cooking the meals,etc.  When other women in other parts of the world may be retired from their jobs and able to rest, these women have never had a rest. 

This program allows them to think of themselves- if only for a few moments a day as they write a letter to their penpal or read one from their penpal.  When their penpal sends a gift, this puts a smile on their face because someone far away cares about them and their well-being. 

I have put 9 more faces in this post.  If you would like to be a penpal to one of these ladies, please let me know.

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 5: Mangunje Chicken Project Update

Chim asked the lady in the video how Mangunje was looking after the livestock he was given. The lady said that Mangunje was looking after the livestock very well and he loves the chickens. She told me that Mangunje likes animals. In the video are the chickens that were purchased for him by the sponsor. You can see that they all have chicks now!!!  Mangunje hopes to sell some and keep some when they are fully grown. This will help sustain his life. 

2011 Sixth Distribution Post 4: Total Cuteness- The Youngest Ones

Chipo 227 above shows off her cooking pot, plate, and water sanitation bottles that were part of the regular scheduled gifts for the nursery group, prek group and primary group

and Rovert 229 below holds items that were purchased extra.

Rowness 230 above holds a package he received from his sponsor

 and Gladness 742 below holds her camera and pillow that were extra purchases by her sponsor.

Grace 773 above is loaded down- so much so that her mouth is no longer visible!  She got the regular pot, plate, water sanitation bottles along with a package from her sponsor.

and Douglas 1080 below holds his regular sponsorship gifts (as noted above)- Douglas is no longer sponsored, so if you are interested in sponsoring him, please let me know.

Harriet 1103 above eats the socks she was given.  She is wearing shoes that were part of the clothing sent a few months ago. 

and Luse 1123 below with her African doll- Luse does not have a sponsor, so if you would like to sponsor Luse, please let me know.

Kalinda 757 below gives her new doll a big kiss!  Kalinda's sister Namoonga's sponsor bought her a doll, so they could both have one.  That must have been very special for her as she does not have a sponsor.  If you would like to sponsor Kalinda, please let me know.

In this post, I put our youngest ECCDE children getting their gifts.  They are so unpredictable when it comes to the camera, and just in general, so don't let some of the straight faces fool you- they were all very excited to get their gifts!!