Laurie KagayMar 21, 20115 minEast AfricaLearning an Invisible God, Meeting Visible NeedsOur East African cooperatives have been blessed to receive the opportunity to learn the bible via DVD from the Institute for G.O.D. In...
Celesta BargatzeFeb 19, 20113 minEast AfricaMeeting Health Care Needs Together (American and Kenyan)Celesta Bargatze writes a personal reflection about the overwhelming health care needs that exist in East Africa.
Brynn BuchananJan 30, 20112 minEast AfricaMalaria - A Disease of PovertyEvery year, malaria infects 515 million people and kills 2.7 million. Every day, 2,800 children die of malaria—one child every 45 seconds.
Celesta BargatzeNov 23, 20103 minEast AfricaThe Power of Wound Care in East Africa: Healing Esther's DespairI, along with other members of our team, had come to a local elementary to conduct a wound care clinic.
Guest UserNov 3, 20102 minEast AfricaBuilding A Healthier KitchenAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1.6 million people (majority women and children) die each year from issues caused by smoke
Derek BargatzeSep 30, 20104 minEast AfricaMeeting Practical Needs on the Ground in UgandaDuring these months in East Africa, we are learning so much about our organization together.
Megan FleemanAug 1, 20102 minEast AfricaThe Crossroads of Education and Experience: Childbirth Education in East Africa As a student at our Institute's Childbirth Education Program, I was eager to practice the knowledge and skills I have gained in the c...
Megan FleemanJul 31, 20102 minEast AfricaThe Burden of Traditional Birth Attendants in East AfricaSince long before hospitals were in existence, women in East Africa having been giving birth with the assistance of caring and experie...
Jen NyagoJul 27, 20102 minEast AfricaEast African Youth--Empowered to Bring ChangeThe concept of empowerment is a central idea to our organization. It is a practice that we are working to embody in our growi...
Celesta BargatzeJul 21, 20103 minEast AfricaThe Realities of Birthing in East AfricaThe sight of big bellies everywhere stirs up joy and excitement in me as I see it as a sign of blessing and life. Sadly,