What a life changing experience! We had heard about Korah, a city that houses the poorest of the poorest, people with HIV and Leprosy, some with their only food source being the nearby city dump. Our driver stated that 3/4 of the people of Korah sift through the garbage for their food. It is a heartbreaking situation. Here is a site that talks about the history and here is also video
We heard that we could buy some goats and take them to Korah to help feed the people. Se we gave our driver 2500 birr ($150) to go to the market to get some goats, he went by himself to avoid us getting the "white tax". So our driver, Baby, arrived back at the house with five goats in the back of the van and off we went. The people were so grateful for the goats and we were told it would feed 200 people! We talked with the woman of Project 61 who is helping to provide care of the people of Korah. We enjoyed talking to the children and taking pictures because they love getting their picture taken.
First, we toured where they provide some shelter for children who don't have a place to stay. We also met some lovely women who were making beautiful beads. They are truly talented and take such great pride in their work.
As we walked through the community we met people of all ages and everyone was so friendly. We saw people working on building new structures for the community as well as people just trying to survive the day. As were walking we couldn't help but think about how much wealth so many countries have and that just giving a little here would go such a long way.
We eventually passed the hospital and arrived at the place where the women make yard and beautiful products, their talent is simply amazing.
We plan to return in a few weeks, as we were told "people only come to Korah once and never return", with more goats and to buy more incredible items. We conveyed our respect to these beautiful people and told them how beautiful they were and their products. It was a life changing day!
First, we toured where they provide some shelter for children who don't have a place to stay. We also met some lovely women who were making beautiful beads. They are truly talented and take such great pride in their work.
We eventually passed the hospital and arrived at the place where the women make yard and beautiful products, their talent is simply amazing.
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“You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon. To change your circumstances you need to change your thinking and subsequent actions." ~ Adlin Sinclair
Please ask yourself how you can help the people in great need!
The Village of Korah from ReFocus Media on Vimeo.
The Village of Korah from ReFocus Media on Vimeo.
You two are amazing. It's inspiring to read about your experiences.
ReplyDeleteThis last entry confirms again my opinion of you both as being true embodiments of love and life affirming actions. Baby "M" will have unlimited opportunities to grow and develop all her talents and characteristics. It is not so for these people who are in such dire need. There is an opportunity here for all of us to support them as best we can even if it is a one time gift. The whole world is full of such conditions and we all need to start acknowledging the need and find a way to change these situations and uplift the human condition, instead of giving lip service and saying, "oh that is so sad" followed by an unchanging life style of drinking, partying, endless shopping, couch potato selfish living existence. You are bringing such awareness to us all. I look forward to your return with Baby "M" and being able to say "Welcome Home My Sweet Family!"
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