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A Story of Hope, MicroFinance

For three years, after the birth of her last born, Alice Kilwumulo’s life was extremely challenging. A 35-year-old woman with 6 children who comes from Kamwanga village in Masaka, Uganda, she underwent fistula repair at Kitovu hospital in 2011. Like too many women,...

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Updates from Africa – January 25

Sister Toni spoke by phone with Dr. Sherry Teefey and Theresa Suessen, who are at the Entebbe airport. They are both reflecting on the amazing experience they have had, expanding the safe birth project, interacting with mothers-to-be, and meeting with the midwives. ...

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Updates from Africa – January 24

Today will be a full day. This morning we are joining Janet Bett, the Manager of the Tumaini social workers of Jamii Bora (“good families” in Kiswahili), in visiting an enclave of street beggars whose home base is on the fringe of...

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Updates From Africa – January 23

Report from Toni: Ingrid met with us at the CPS Guest House in the morning. It was good to hear an update of the Yawezekana SACCO, and especially good to see how well she looks and sounds. We also met with Sr....

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Updates from Africa: January 18 & 19