Every 15th of the month aunties, fathers, or whoever the caregiver of the baby in need is, comes to collect 6 tins of milk formula.
Each baby has a unique situation. About a week ago a mom came on referral from the nearest Health Clinic. The mom has had 4 children in all - only the eldest and the youngest remain alive. She is HIV positive and her husband, the father of the 4 is in jail. Ethel came with her caregiver - and she is NOT one of the ladies in this picture. The baby who is now receiving milk from this program appears fairly healthy - a wee bit underweight and has a generalized body rash. The family have NOTHING. We rustled up a baby bundle (blankets, clothes, nappies) put together by some precious Alberta women and also gave her the first 6 cans of formula. Mom will come every month for the next 12 months - with the baby and the under 5 card that verifies that immunizations are being kept up to date.
A special thanks to Katy and Owen for contributing to this program! thanks you two!!
2 comments:
Thanks for the updates, Auntie. I am praying. I am wishing I was there so badly lately. I keep dreaming about it. Love lots to you both and to everyone there. Kiss those babies!
I work at World Vision Canada and I was one of the extremely blessed people to visit the Haven main house while we were visiting Kalomo. A number of people from our group would like to help by contributing as we were very touched by the work that you do. could you please let me know how we can help
Nathalie Vaz
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