Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Nigeria: January 2007

Phillips Elisha talks about training in Abuja, Nigeria, and progress in Amanawa. The communities in Abuja are excited to engage in community action.

January 31, 2007

We have finished the training in Abuja and it was very successful. 120 people attended the training, 80 people indicated interest to improve practices in their homes, such as handwashing, keeping the environment clean, storying food an water properly, etc.

20 people have indicated interest in working to help other families. We agreed to register 30 children, mostly orphans and children who are very vulnerable, for community assistance.

The 9 communities that attended the training agreed to work together while working on their individual communities. The communities will meet once a month to review their work, share their progress and challenges. Pastor Michael is making sure this happens since he oversees these communities.

There were about 8 committees formed during the planning session, and all are working to see what they can do.

The Amanawa community has finished registering their 20 children. Doris, Regional Coordinator will be there soon to conclude all the details with them. I can’t say much about Tungan Magajiya after the last trip because of communication problems but by the time Doris travels to Amanawa, she will cover that area as well.

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