September 2009

 
Saving Lives: Mutindi's Story

Nine-year-old Mutindi lost both her parents when she was only a baby and was diagnosed with HIV when she was two-years-old. Her grandfather, Mr. Kunga, has cared for her ever since but was forced to sell the last animal on his farm to buy Mutindi's medication. Mr. Kunga didn’t know how they would survive without money or livestock.
 
But thankfully AMREF started a support group in their village. Nurses now visit and teach proper home based care and Mutindi gets her medication. Grandpa Kunga has also been given a small loan to purchase two chickens. Read Mutindi's story here.
 
But many families aren’t as fortunate - and you can help. Donate to AMREF today to save lives like Mutindi's.
 
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Call for Volunteers: An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman
Volunteers are at the heart of AMREF Canada! And we need your help again. We are currently looking for volunteers to help at An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman.
 
Shifts will vary in length between 3:00pm - 9:00pm on October 17 at Toronto's St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

If you're interested in signing up please contact Liz at info@amrefcanada.org or call (416) 961-6981. 



 
Inside Perspective: Epidemic Unveils Ethiopia’s Health Challenges
  
Canadian med-student Amanda Moore recently travelled to Addis Ababa to work with AMREF Ethiopia.
 
Read Amanda’s insightful field diaries into AMREF’s life-saving work managing a deadly epidemic and life in Ethiopia’s remote region of Afar.
 
Ethiopia has some of the lowest health indicators in the world, but AMREF's work is making a difference. Learn more about AMREF’s  Water for Life project in South Omo and our Fighting Malaria project in Afar. Help improve health in Ethiopia – donate to AMREF today!
 
 
 

  
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