(Delayed Blog entry from last Friday)
The heavy rains that commenced on Thursday, disrupting both electrical power and internet access, did not dampen the spirits of our group as we provided our final reports and recommendations to the various community leaders. The creche team met with members of the Early Childhood Development team and provided the results of our work over the past two weeks, including what we observed to be current best practices in place within various crèche facilities and recommendations for both short and long term planning that will support the ongoing development of the children of Munsieville. Our Paraffin safety and data collection reports were finalized as we look forward to a continued partnership with the Paraffin Safety Association. We have also devised and left for Munsieville a Paraffin safety tip sheet – a simple reference which will increase awareness of the hazards and treatment relative to the use of Paraffin in the shacks. Four members of our team – Robert, Donna, Julia and Mary, had the great fortune to meet and chat with “Mama Gloria” – the sister of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She was warm and welcoming and the conversation delightful.
As we will bid farewell to Munsieville on Saturday evening , we leave confident knowing that we have enacted the GSK mission by empowering the people of Munsieville to “do more, feel better and live longer.”
by Mary Bannan
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