More than a year after the start of the pregnancy clinic many newborn babies have entered through our doors. The sweaters and blankets made by the knitting club come in good use, because we had a long winter this year. It is a privilege to be able to make a difference in the lives of […][...]
May 19th, 2015 - 17:26 § in Medical
Turning the town hall into a clinic: medical campaign in a slum
For almost an hour I drive through the busy traffic in the suburbs of Dakar. Tarmac, sand, garbage, animals and lots of people. The taxi stops at the town hall of one of the largest suburbs of Dakar Guédiawaye. Poverty and social problems are a daily reality. A small church has taken the initiative[...]
April 3rd, 2015 - 19:12 § in Support
Changes in finances
Recently the Dutch law has changed concerning the description of donations to ANBI registered organizations. It is no longer possible to label a donation with the name of persons. Therefore it is important to change the description of your bank transfer to: Senegal medical and church ministry (inste[...]
March 24th, 2015 - 20:08 § in Medical
Building a healthy future
When mother no. 25 takes a seat on the floor of the waiting room I am deeply aware of the importance of the building project. It is almost impossible to understand each other with 25 babies and toddlers crying, crowing or running around. Our program for malnourished children and babies has rapidly[...]
March 24th, 2015 - 20:06 § in Medical
About typhus and sour milk: Consultation in a Fulani village
Soulee is a young shepherd in the north of Senegal where the Fulani – a nomadic tribe – live. It is very hot and drought has turned the landscape into a desert. Soulee has completely wrapped his scarf around his head and over his mouth excluding heat and dust. This Sunday he travelled to[...]
December 19th, 2014 - 14:11 § in Medical
Nutrition Program has a regional impact
Ndeye Fatou is a girl of 1.5 years. She has diarrhea as her mother takes her to the clinic. She’s sitting apathetically on her mother’s lap. When measuring and weighing, she turns out to be malnourished. Her mother explains she is a picky eater. Since she stopped breastfeeding she refuse[...]
