Swaziland Update, Nov, 2008

We recently received an update from the staff at Nsoko and wanted to share it with you.

Clinic:

They have met with 18 men and women who are HIV positive and are providing food for them to take their AVR’s, and providing bus fare for some who can’t afford to get to the open clinics. There is a huge need for the clinic to be functioning on site.
As for the building, there have been some delays but we think that it will still open on schedule.

Carepoints:

They need money for bars on the window; just last night one of the carepoints (Joyela) was broken into and the food was stolen. Please pray for transitioning some of the children at the closest care point to come directly to the center.

Church:

The numbers have tripled and there is a desperate need for chairs to accommodate the people coming to the service.

Leadership School:

This past weekend (Oct 25) they had 50 people attend the first training workshop. They will be doing the workshop once a month. They learned about HIV/AIDS, gender issues, constitutionalism, separation of powers (politics), and the importance of participating in community development. The people that came gave a good response to the teaching, and they are excited about the youth involvement.
Needs: 24 tables, 2 flannel boards, and a projector. They would like a special budget for refreshments during those sessions

The purses:

The women are responding better than expected. 13 women came to the center everyday to sew. He thinks that they will meet their deadline for the first batch.

Gama Family:

The house will be finished by Friday and the family will be able to move in by next week.
Philile is sickly again, but she is being monitored. One of her kids is suspected to have HIV.

Baby:

Diagnosed with a tumor in her throat, that has grown so big you can see it on the outside of her chest. She is suspected to have HIV as well, but can’t get tested until her Father gives permission.

Children’s Village:
Still in Phase 2

Pastor Gift says, “May I pass on to you my family’s gratitude for making it possible that the children join us in NSOKO. God be with you all. Thank you.”