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Notes from the Field
August 2008
Saturday August 30, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 6:27PM EST on August 30, 2008
If I could summarize what I have seen in Kaundama village in just a word, it would be "harmony". I have met the delightful, inspiring members of the Namirazi women's association (named for a local river). I was instantly drawn to them because of their joyful singing; I thought it was just to welcome us, but they continued to sing as they walked to and from their fields, as they cooked lunch, after they ate they just clearly loved the camaraderie and companionship they have found in their savings and loan group.
The group works so well together, they have undertaken a major investment in a new business. In the next couple of months, they will start raising poultry. Each member has already committed 3,000 Malawian Kwacha (about $20) to have the coop constructed. It stands at the ready. After they have saved a total of 110,000 Kwacha ($760), they'll be ready for CARE to help them arrange the purchase and transport of the chicks, feed and other supplies to start the new venture. Thursday August 28, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 2:38PM EST on August 28, 2008
I watched a woman named Rhoshida harvest her groundnuts – you might recognize them as peanuts – as the sun sank behind mountains south of Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe. It was a beautiful scene for a couple of reasons. First, the setting was spectacular. More importantly, there before me was a woman who was harvesting the fruits of her labor, part of a plentiful growing season that would feed her family throughout the year. ... (more)Thursday August 21, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 5:28PM EST on August 21, 2008
Photographer Phil Borges traveled for two weeks in May to A village savings and loan association is a group of 10-20 members – usually women – who save small sums of money each week to create a fund from which they can access loans. The loans are used to start or expand small businesses, and are repaid with interest. With the income from interest and their individual enterprises, women are able to improve the health, education and well-being of their families. ... (more) Friday August 15, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 2:21AM EST on August 15, 2008
Vijay Prakash, the principal secretary of Bihar's
welfare department, has proposed a new idea to cope with the food shortage in Thursday August 7, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 5:33PM EST on August 7, 2008
Helene Gayle, MD, MPH, President and CEO, CARE The International AIDS conferences have been a
running timeline for the response to the epidemic and a marker for evolution in
my own career, and this week's International AIDS Conference is one of the
biggest – almost 25,000 delegates. I remember the first International AIDS
Conference, in 1985 in
Posted by: CARE at 5:19PM EST on August 7, 2008
For me, meeting with CARE colleagues and leadership here in Mexico City has been crucial. We need their support, as our work fighting the HIV epidemic in Côte d’Ivoire continues to grow exponentially. ... (more)
Posted by: CARE at 4:21PM EST on August 7, 2008
This is my first time at the International AIDS Conference, and I have to admit it's a bit overwhelming! But I'm learning a lot, especially about how we can improve our work with children affected by the epidemic. ... (more)
Posted by: CARE at 3:30PM EST on August 7, 2008
I have the interesting distinction of having been to every International AIDS Conference for the past 18 years. Every time, I learn more. It's a rare opportunity to stand back from our daily work and look at the big picture of the worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ... (more)Tuesday August 5, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 4:16PM EST on August 5, 2008
At the 2008 International AIDS conference in Mexico City,
an event the size of a small city, it is a relief to see some familiar
faces. I already knew a handful of the 30 colleagues from around the CARE
world who gathered for a meeting before the conference, but the others, too, were like
family.
Friday August 1, 2008
Posted by: CARE at 5:33PM EST on August 1, 2008
July 27th was national Election Day in To me, voting is not just casting a paper in a box in a few minutes. It is a long, long process. I have to observe many people and select the strongest leader. That person will be responsible for my family and others for the next five years. Sometimes I feel a headache just trying to figure out the better candidate. ... (more) |
