December 2011

Hello Alan

Thank you very much for your mail and here is a report on the current project:

i) At the moment, bricks is being moulded for the construction of the walls. The raising of the walls will begin by the 15th of January.  Bernard assures me that once the brick blocks are dry enough for construction, he will start (probably before that 15th)

ii) Tap water is on site and the pupils and parents are already benefiting from this hygienic and life saving gift.

iii) Part of the drainage system, toilets and preparation of wood was installed in September also. Read the rest of this entry »

During the Children’s’ Dignity Forum held towards the end of 2011 it was reported that more than 180 young girls in the Tarime District of Tanzania were prevented from carrying out their studies due to gender-based violence at the start of the year. A number of these who were under the age of 18 years at the time also gave birth in the local hospital. Most of these babies that were conceived during the violence were to young mothers who did not seek medical help during their pregnancy therefore putting their lives in jeopardy.

The young people have now missed their right to an education and it is felt that there is a need to rectify this situation. Part of the problem is due to outdated customs such as female genital mutilation and early marriages resulting in teenage pregnancies.

The government is trying to alleviate this situation and any help from civil and non-government organizations is most welcome.

The Forum co-ordinator also said that there is a moral obligation to fight this gender based violence and more education is needed especially in rural areas.

SEDHURO (Sean Devereux Human Rights Organisation) , an independent, non-religious, not-for profit making and non-political local non-governmental organisation, was established in Kismayo on 21st September 2002.

The main purpose is to contribute and foster the ideals of human rights, democracy, good governance and community sustainable peace within Somali communities.

The outbreak of the devastating civil war in 1991,followed by the collapse of the Somali state’s political and socio-economic institutions, had resulted an the anarchy situation where the individual and human rights of the ordinary Somali people was violated. Large number of civilian population fled out of the country into the neighbouring countries and many others ended up in the internally displaced camps within the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Dear friends and supporters,

We have had another very successful year fund raising and sponsoring various projects in some of the poorest parts of Africa. Not only have we been able to continue supporting our long term projects, we have responded to short term emergencies in Somalia and Tanzania. We received a letter of thanks in response to one request and Sr. Kate’s words so eloquently reflect the impact of your generousity:

You will be thrilled to know the CD4 machine arrived last Friday and is now installed and working well. We have already tested 40 patients. It is so amazing and the difference it will make to our care will be unbelievable. You have heard I am sure the saying that “it was and never will be about the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away” I think for me receiving that machine was a moment that took my breath away. I know I am privileged to be a missionary and to work here in Tanzania and what a privilege it is to have people like you and your friends who make it possible for our dreams to come true. I don’t know how to thank you but knowing that so many people will benefit from your generosity is gratitude in itself.

On behalf of The Trustees, I thank you sincerely for your continuing support.

Maureen Devereux

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Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:26:58 +0100
Subject: Swim Update

Dear Everyone

I made it! Two and a quarter miles down the Thames and so far I haven’t caught anything or been sick!

I finished in one hour and nine seconds, coming 236th out of 1382 overall and 12th in my wave (of orange hats).

Many, many thanks to everyone who sponsored me and for all your kind and funny messages. I’ve been very humbled and touched by your response, especially from old friends I haven’t seen for years. We’ve raised just over £600, plus £100 gift aid, which is fantastic!

cheers
kristian taylor