A marvellous two weeks on the spice island are just behind us, with the spectacular fine sand (as soft and sumptuous as shortbread dough according to Stephanie) of the beaches we visited still cascading out of hair and visible in ear canals. Many incredible memories from the best family trip...
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World AIDS Day , Kilema
“Let’s overcome AIDS Together” art project designed and coordinated by Rick Madore, CACHA Orphan Program Staff; Assistant to artist: Eva Fraser We have just completed World AIDS Day ceremonies here at the hospital and feel a mix of exhaustion and exhilaration after a very moving display of concern , commitment...
Orphans and Bibis
To view recent photos of bibis at home click here or go to: http://picasaweb.google.ca/crrfraser/AfricanBibis Most of the last two busy months have been occupied by visiting orphan children and their caregiversnear Kilema hospital, in villages with names like Rosho, Lasso, Legho, Mrumeni, Kimamoroni, Kiraracha and Mkyashi.I am beginning to know...
Godfrey`s House
Going to school on a rainy morning (Godfrey on my left) Me, Godfrey and Lockie hanging out before dinner. Report by Sasha Fraser Recently my friend Godfrey invited me to see his house in Mkyashi near Kilema. He is my best friend here and so I was happy to go...
Confronting HIV : Mzungu Doctor Hits the Road
Tanzania’s President Kikwete urges: “Tanzania without AIDS is possible. Get tested.” “It is very well known that these medications must not be taken. The radio from South Africa has told us this many times.” The babu’s (grandfather’s) finger is held upright and moves forward with a steady beat, tapping upon...
Safari Scenes: Tarangire National Park
To see photos of our visit to Tarangire , click here or go to: http://picasaweb.google.ca/crrfraser/Tarangire “Dad, wake up!!” Sasha hisses from the front of the tent. I roll over and ignore, seeking more sleep after many awakenings during the night. We are in Tarangire National Park, 250 km southwest of...
Friends We Are Making
Justin trying on Steph’s readers Tumaini and Justin hitch a ride Helping to fill orphan food bags Tumaini pre admission and starting ART Giggles and flashes of coiled black hair announce their presence as I prepare my morning Bialetti, the Kilimanjaro coffee a daily must. The sun is hardly up...
Kilema Days
Days begin when the sun starts glowing in the east beyond the Pares Mountains we see off in the distance. The roosters crow well before the sun, perhaps at 4:30, somewhat tentatively at first and then crescendo somewhere around 5:00, just when the first church bells start. The world is...
Mwenana’s Story
Original fiction by Eva Fraser; underpaid stenography services by Papa A nine year old girl wakes up in her usual pitch black boma hut. He name is Mwenana. Mwenana’s mom, Kelesi is already awake with her little brother, Nicane, boiling the water that Mwenana fetched yesterday from the well one...
Encounters with UKIMWI
To see photos of the orphans we are working with click here. To see photos of the Kilema area where we are living click here The female voice drifted gently at first, perhaps a prelude to the soft singing heard around the hospital as women move so gracefully about their...