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