Wheelchair Specialists from S.L.C here for training. Jan

We drove 5 hours to Gulu for some follow-ups and training. E
Howard always manages to find some kids.

More kids to share a smile with. Then another 5 hours drive
back to Kampala. A long day!

Elder & Sister Hunter from Murray training physiotherapists for
wheelchair assessment and follow-ups. They have come before
and trained these people and this is a follow-up for that training.

Rose (in blue) is the nurse in charge at the hospital. Actually,
the National Wheelchair Committee Person.

Dennis, Herbert and another guy get more training.

Handcycle that we saw had been used by an older gentlemen for
his transportation. Looks well used!! He was hanging out with
friends, playing cards.

After KFC lunch we went to a place that manufactures wheelchairs
here in Kampala. They had a great set up! And one of the employees
uses walking aids.

Just about any kind of chair is made here, depending on the
disability and the need.

Another handcycle. 

E Howard had to check out the wheels. They even took him to a
shop where they build wheels, his old specialty.

This man was there learning how to use his prosthesis. He is doing
good! 

Also, a lady learning.

Howards, 2 men that run the dept, Hunters and the hospital
chief who had never been to this department before. They were quite
thrilled to have him there. He seemed impressed with the help
and knowledge offered.

I watched this couple come in and leave after a short time and
noticed the wife never tried to assist him.

Another lady that came for a follow-up evaluation. She was very
remarkable. Besides useless legs, she is blind in one eye. She
went on to explain that her husband has left and she has 3 kids
that she is able to take care of by selling hats, jewelry, etc, all
from her chair.

After getting herself settled, she proceeded to show us her wares.
She decided to make some money, when she saw the muzungus.
A great example of someone willing to work hard to support her family!!
Her wonderful smile never left her face!

Bugembe Health Center launch and 2 schools needing latrines and a borehole! Jan 2016

This is behind the Bugembe Health Clinic where we are building
a large latrine primarily for the use of the women in the maternity
ward. It is badly needed!

Left to right: Health Clinic Director, Mathias (the contractor)
E Howard top of head, Mayor of Bugembe and Head Doctor.
The Launch! 

The Mayor is talking with the news people over on sidewalk.

Taken at the back of a school in Kayunga. This is one of the nicest,
well kept schools we have been in. The village and students are all
here to vote on raising money for a bore hole & latrine. Great turnout!

Another view of classroom. Some nice, new desks and some
older ones. Plenty of natural light.

Everyone voting for borehole and latrine. The closest latrine and
borehole are not nearby. And they explained that the borehole is
always so busy that the queue is a 2 1/2 hour wait!  Nearly the
whole day spent waiting for water! Even though it will cost 10%
of the whole project, they all want the convenience of it nearby!!

The school board of directors.

Across from the classroom, we see everyone's transportation to
come to the meeting. 

Another form of transportation. Very common! Sometimes we will
see this full of cattle with their horns tied to top rack to keep them
from hurting each other, and then men standing on top of them!

One of the way the chickens get to market. Still alive!! If they
go by boda they are hung from handlebars upside down.

At another school needing a borehole and latrine. I was impressed
with their goals. The U.S schools could learn from them!

These people had thought we would be there about 10:00 am and now
it is 2:00 pm! We felt very bad for the terrible wait. Once we got
talking, they are very interested in help with a borehole and latrine.

The rest of the schoolboard.

Home of Hope Handover / Jan 19 2016 Kainogoga Village Uganda

I am having tech problems today so this will just have to stay at
the beginning. This is Edith, director of Home of Hope. She started
this home 9 years ago when she had a son born with cerebral palsy.
He has since died but she continues with about 40 other children.
This is the new stake president of Jinja, Pres Mbiro. He has a son
that comes for therapy here.

The beginning of the work for a washroom at the Home of Hope,
where we partnered to provide 2 10,000 litre water tanks and
a much needed washroom.
Home of Hope is a care facility for handicapped children.

Work is progressing nicely! Washing daily is still managed.

It was decided to lower the washroom floor so the women could
wash without bending over.

One of the new tanks on the base at the front of the home.

More work getting completed.

The base for the tank next to the wash room. Both tanks use
rain water from the roof.

The completed washroom!! Already for the handover today.

Three wash stations with tile and drains in the floor. Also,
counter space for plenty of laundry!

Some of the staff giving us a demonstration! Nice water pressure!

Elder Howard with Abubaker on his right and Mathias. These
fine men are the contractors and E Howard is proud!!

While we were waiting to get started, we had lots of singing,
drumming, and dancing! All the kids wanted to come out and
join in the festivities!

Some came in wheelchairs and some by their own power. Some
are too young to come outside.

This little girl was so excited to come out and join the party!

This is the plaque that we used for the handover.

Edith and President Mbiro cutting the ribbon!

More of staff and kids dancing. The little handicap children
all had perfect rhythm and wanted to participate!! I loved it! 

This is the cook house and could use some improvement!

Another photo of the cook house. Lots of work needs to be done
here. I know we both feel like we'd like to help more. ?

A young boy, Edith, E Howard, S Howard all dancing!

Everyone cheers!
We are proud and thrilled to help in anyway with a project so
needed. We have just passed our halfway mark and thankful
to be here! :)