Combating Disease in Ilaje Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Our goal at PSH is ultimately about Transformative Community Development. We really want to change the lives of the people in the communities we work with, for the better. While the challenges are common in many of these places, the approach we must take in every community is different, depending on the results of our studies.
We have been involved in a partnership with Hands-At-Work to sponsor 154 orphans and vulnerable children in Ilaje Community to provide them with food, healthcare and basic services. This partnership forms part of our strategy of working with like-minded organizations who also have experience with the communities we work in.
We can report that the progress in Ilaje has been most encouraging. The 50 children sponsored by Poverty Stops Here have been provided with access to these services.
Health Workers with Children
In the last 6 months, the children have been receiving healthcare services on a needs-basis. First Aid treatment and Anti-biotic drugs have been administered for infections. In May 2011, all the children in the community school took part in a “De-worming” exercise conducted by the care workers. This is an important measure in an area where the children are constantly at risk from disease. Reports show that the children are doing well healthwise.
Volunteer Doctor examining child during de-worming program
In the last two quarters (January – June 2011), some of the children have also received parental home visits. A lot of these chldren live with family members who might be illiterate, and are therefore unable to help these children out with school or academic work. These care worker visits provide access to individuals who can assist them in this respect. The care workers also help with children who have no siblings or are isolated at home. They are able to build trust with the children, so they have someone to turn to if they have any problems.
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The PSH Team
Tags: Africa, Communities, Updates
