Niger March 2009

Africa
March 24th 2009

Published: April 7th 2009

Hello Faithful Blog Readers, I’ve had the photos loaded for weeks, but just couldn’t find the time or energy to write any text. Most of you are well aware that I tend to be rather long-winded so writing a blog is not something I generally whip off at the last minute. I put a lot of photos and comments on this one though, so hopefully the photos will tell the story! I think I put the OBAMA ... Read Full Entry

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Chekaraou Family

Uwargida

Hello Friends, I decided to start a blog to facilitate the delivery of news from our new home in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. After about five years of trying to secure a job and get back to Africa, we were finally successful! I left seven years of working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and took a position with World Vision, a Christian, not-for-profit organization. I recently made a change from West Africa HIV Advisor to the Africa Regional Maternal and Child Health Advisor position. It is an exciting change for me! Even though my husband is from Niger and I have h... full info

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SAM Child

This little girl was referred up to the District Health Center; she could no longer eat; you can see how weak she is. The problem is that the family refused to take her due to the cost they would incur for transport and medical care on arrival at the district. Even though care for children under five is free, the tests, prescription medicines and food for the accompanying family are not which makes seeking care prohibitive for most families.

Fulani Grandmother

Fulani Grandpa

Family who came in with a severely malnourished child.

Making Premix

Cereal, plus sugar and oil are premixed and distributed to malnourished children in two week rations.

Premix

This is a supplemental food given to children with moderate acute malnutrition; it is a mix of grain, oil and sugar. Each child is given 4,5 kg every two weeks.

The Generocity of the American People

Oil used in premix from the USA

Net and Soap

Mother happy with her new mosquito net and soap

Woman 'signing' for rations

Signing for rations using thumb imprint

Mom receiving premix

Packing up and going home

Mother Waiting

Waiting

Malnourished child waiting for consultation

Woman at Nutrition Center

Waiting for assessment

Women Waiting

At nutritional assessment center

Femme Relais

One of the trained community health workers who screens for malnutrition using a MUAC bracelet. If she finds malnourished children, she refers them to the health center. She also gives nutritional and feeding advice.

Guinea Worm Poster

The offer rewards for cases now, 5,000 cfa per notification!

Maternity Ward

Thank God for Northside Hospital! Every time I go to a clinic here I thank God that I did not give birth there! Notice the old dried blood on the floor!

8th April 2009

Amanda
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This Made Me Cry!
What a beautiful post. Those twin great-grandmothers are gorgeous.

8th April 2009

Uwargida
Chekaraou Family

Thanks!
I am so happy to see your comment; not that you cried, but that you were touched as well. It was an amazing experience for me - once again I feel blessed and energized. Sometimes it is difficult to feel that one's work can make any difference at all, but little victories keep us going! Hugs~!

9th April 2009

Jill Sare
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Amazing human journeys...
What fabulous photos. I especially love the pix of Mai Gari and the Fulani Grandparents. You are living a wonderful adventure and giving so much to so many. Bisous.

15th April 2009

Uwargida
Chekaraou Family

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Those are my favorite photos too. I love photographing babies and old people - anywhere in between doesn't interest me much! My fascination with elderly people is like yours with clotheslines!

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