Melanie came to Ethiopia this past January with a friend, Tammy. Connected to an Organization called Hope for Korah, a Ethiopian run organization that runs an income generating program, family sponsorship and morning breakfast feeding club. Through our six months Melanie has been a dedicated volunteer. In addition I have joined her on a few Health teaching days and mass treatment for the beneficiaries of the program.
In October a group of nurses and a doctor came from Abbotsford and we were able to carry out 7 days of health care service for those who are part of the Hope for Korah program and surrounding area.
I loved how we were able to give out mass treatment for worms to all 200 kids in the Hope for Korah program. It is too common to get worms in the environment that this population lives in, and at times the worms can cause kids to become malnourished.
The week flew by with days packed with early morning feeding programs, morning clinics, and afternoon work at local hospitals. A great way to wrap up our time in Addis Ababa. Volunteering for an organization we support so very much and enjoyed helping the health care team over the last six months.
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