Okay...so now I promise to get more pictures and post them so all can see our work...and know that there are so so many people in the world that are far worse off than we could ever imagine...and that's why I do what I do!
See you all in a while with more...
dr. marianne
Friday, October 29, 2010
Distribution of grant materials
Now for the update of the distribution of grant materials...
here is the 'skinny' on what has been actually distributed and we continue to do so...and as long as I can access grants, etc. we WILL continue to provide for the needy people.
Items distributed:
120 bales of clothing (this means that we accessioned over a few hundred thousand pounds of clothing for men, women and youth). they continue to be distributed among all the parishes. (pictures will follow at some point when we get the chance to donwload them...so keep on reading and looking)
50 bales of shoes ( this means hundred of pairs of shoes are being distributed...and they are great...especially the dress and sneaker shoes for the kids)
250 boxes of school supplies (these include kits of 10 in each box that has notebooks, paper, pencils and other school items all in a carry bag)
325 boxes of newborn kits (these include kits of 7 that has a small hat/cap, diapers, diaper pins, booties, baby soap and washing cloths)
280 boxes of orphanage kits (these had small toys like legos, laminated velcro counting sheets, spelling sheets, coloring books, small wooden puzzles, etc.)
310 boxes of hygiene kits (these include 2 towels, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and washcloths)
we also accessed more wheelchairs (50- in 4 sizes) which are being given out to those who have limited mobility
and, last, there was a milk grant which had 20 (yes I said 20! and each pallet had forty five 40lb sacks) pallets of dried 2% milk. this is like gold here and is being distributed by the sack and also in small 2.5 lb plastic sacks. We have distributed alot of these itmes to church organizations who know the populace who are really needy, but also to the schools, nursing homes, etc.
Okay...yes there ARE pictures...but they are in storage right now and I will need to unpack them...but to give you an idea. I will put in the pictures of some of the items after we unloaded the 40ft container from the port...
enjoy and look for our update pictures1 =0 )
here is the 'skinny' on what has been actually distributed and we continue to do so...and as long as I can access grants, etc. we WILL continue to provide for the needy people.
Items distributed:
120 bales of clothing (this means that we accessioned over a few hundred thousand pounds of clothing for men, women and youth). they continue to be distributed among all the parishes. (pictures will follow at some point when we get the chance to donwload them...so keep on reading and looking)
50 bales of shoes ( this means hundred of pairs of shoes are being distributed...and they are great...especially the dress and sneaker shoes for the kids)
250 boxes of school supplies (these include kits of 10 in each box that has notebooks, paper, pencils and other school items all in a carry bag)
325 boxes of newborn kits (these include kits of 7 that has a small hat/cap, diapers, diaper pins, booties, baby soap and washing cloths)
280 boxes of orphanage kits (these had small toys like legos, laminated velcro counting sheets, spelling sheets, coloring books, small wooden puzzles, etc.)
310 boxes of hygiene kits (these include 2 towels, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and washcloths)
we also accessed more wheelchairs (50- in 4 sizes) which are being given out to those who have limited mobility
and, last, there was a milk grant which had 20 (yes I said 20! and each pallet had forty five 40lb sacks) pallets of dried 2% milk. this is like gold here and is being distributed by the sack and also in small 2.5 lb plastic sacks. We have distributed alot of these itmes to church organizations who know the populace who are really needy, but also to the schools, nursing homes, etc.
Okay...yes there ARE pictures...but they are in storage right now and I will need to unpack them...but to give you an idea. I will put in the pictures of some of the items after we unloaded the 40ft container from the port...
enjoy and look for our update pictures1 =0 )
It's time to catch up
It's time to let everyone konw what has been going on...It has been a REALLY long time, but that just means that we have been really busy since the last posting. Let me bring you up to date.
First... we received a rather substantial grant from the LDS church which allowed us to bring in a HUGE amount of items and then distribute them.
Second...the health fairs (clinics continue with the help of Ann and Ms Simon and the students and the SO's. Although there have not been quite as many, since the distribution of items from the grant took a great amont of time and effort...and since everyone is a volunteer, we need to keep all rested and ready to help
Third...the after-school program continues also with the help of Ann, Ms Simon and the SO's. The venue was slightly altered, but the kids keep coming and they enjoy the tutoring and the support and of course...the TREATS. (Many of these children only get this small bread and local juice for the day for their meal, so they so look forward to coming...and they love the learning too!)
Fourth...the dry-pack canning is still going far too slow, but it is difficult to change routines and storage preferences to metal cans (which will keep for 20+ years) as opposed to the muslim bags of provisions they have now. Perhaps another disaster will prove our idea and that it is worthwhile and much more advantageous than the current methods
Fifth...the children's puppet shows continue but also slowly...as our puppeteers continue to progress through their educational process and then we have to train new ones all over again. There are a but a handful of the inherent people who are interested or even wish to share their time...but I know the children and the parents appreciate the information...so I will continue to push them forward.
First... we received a rather substantial grant from the LDS church which allowed us to bring in a HUGE amount of items and then distribute them.
Second...the health fairs (clinics continue with the help of Ann and Ms Simon and the students and the SO's. Although there have not been quite as many, since the distribution of items from the grant took a great amont of time and effort...and since everyone is a volunteer, we need to keep all rested and ready to help
Third...the after-school program continues also with the help of Ann, Ms Simon and the SO's. The venue was slightly altered, but the kids keep coming and they enjoy the tutoring and the support and of course...the TREATS. (Many of these children only get this small bread and local juice for the day for their meal, so they so look forward to coming...and they love the learning too!)
Fourth...the dry-pack canning is still going far too slow, but it is difficult to change routines and storage preferences to metal cans (which will keep for 20+ years) as opposed to the muslim bags of provisions they have now. Perhaps another disaster will prove our idea and that it is worthwhile and much more advantageous than the current methods
Fifth...the children's puppet shows continue but also slowly...as our puppeteers continue to progress through their educational process and then we have to train new ones all over again. There are a but a handful of the inherent people who are interested or even wish to share their time...but I know the children and the parents appreciate the information...so I will continue to push them forward.
Friday, January 22, 2010
It has been a long time...
It has been a REALLY long time since I posted anything on this website. But it is not because of a lack of projects. Let me update you all.
1st the health fairs had to be put on hold until the new government reviews the needs of the people as they set their agenda for the island(s). However, thankfully through Ann and Claudia, they continue to reach out to the people in the small villages and areas doing basic teaching on hygiene and self care.
2nd, we were able to obtain a grant through the Church of Jesus Christ latter-day Saints in the amount of over $300,000USD in a HUGE container filled with clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, school kits, orphanage kits, newborn kits and wheelchairs. This arrived in November and has been being distributed by the wonderful missionary couple from the church in cooperation with my associates on the islands to many many families and individuals needing these basic items.
3rd, the puppet shows continue but with emphasis on basic (only) hygiene, handwashing and of course behavior, manners and school tips.
4th, the after school program in the Limes finished in December and is waiting to re-start as access to use ot the building we had previously is no longer available. We are waiting to hear from a church group and also to see what other sources are possibly available for these needy and learning hungry children. Thanks go out to the SO's from St. George's, especially Maria H and her associates for really helping out this last semester for these children. We anticipate again some SO's helping once we can get a building for the children.
5th, the Champs club has finished their TV presentations (all 13 series) and is thinking about possibly doing more in the line of healthy eating and more on behavior. Grants are being searched and perhaps this will come to fruition sometime this year or next.
Okay...that's all for now... I will put up pictures from the distribution of the LDS grant as soon as I access them and then keep you updated on the afterschool program, etc. as it happens.
Love to you all...
Dr.Marianne
1st the health fairs had to be put on hold until the new government reviews the needs of the people as they set their agenda for the island(s). However, thankfully through Ann and Claudia, they continue to reach out to the people in the small villages and areas doing basic teaching on hygiene and self care.
2nd, we were able to obtain a grant through the Church of Jesus Christ latter-day Saints in the amount of over $300,000USD in a HUGE container filled with clothing, shoes, hygiene kits, school kits, orphanage kits, newborn kits and wheelchairs. This arrived in November and has been being distributed by the wonderful missionary couple from the church in cooperation with my associates on the islands to many many families and individuals needing these basic items.
3rd, the puppet shows continue but with emphasis on basic (only) hygiene, handwashing and of course behavior, manners and school tips.
4th, the after school program in the Limes finished in December and is waiting to re-start as access to use ot the building we had previously is no longer available. We are waiting to hear from a church group and also to see what other sources are possibly available for these needy and learning hungry children. Thanks go out to the SO's from St. George's, especially Maria H and her associates for really helping out this last semester for these children. We anticipate again some SO's helping once we can get a building for the children.
5th, the Champs club has finished their TV presentations (all 13 series) and is thinking about possibly doing more in the line of healthy eating and more on behavior. Grants are being searched and perhaps this will come to fruition sometime this year or next.
Okay...that's all for now... I will put up pictures from the distribution of the LDS grant as soon as I access them and then keep you updated on the afterschool program, etc. as it happens.
Love to you all...
Dr.Marianne
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