Siobhan, Fran Whelan, with the help of Emily (peace corp worker), prepare to distribute gifts to all the women, this is just one of many boxes we brought and distributed to the women and children of the Courtyard.
Fran Whelan going over the hospital plans with the Niger team.
Nuala helps to distribute gifts
Recovering fistula patient
Mariama and Howa delighted with small gifts, both work helping with patients. Gifts donated by:
Penneys; Fragrances of Ireland; Nivea; The Jelly Bean Factory; Kelkin; Century 21 medical supplies. Thank You.
Njoki Ngi'ang'a, an american nurse with Siobhan and Anafghat's father.
"to live in hearts we leave behind is never to die"
-- Read Anafghat's story here --
Children of the Courtyard, these beautuful bright children do not have a school to go to.
Presenting Dr Sabou, Hospital Director with medical equipment.
Peace Corp worker and Siobhan talk with young sick girl, caring for her child alone.
Fran Whelan, Architect and myself meet officials to discuss building plans
Children of the Courtyard
I met this beautiful girl, Jamila, when I was in Niger last February, she was waiting for surgery then. Doctors were only able to operate on her in October when I was there. I remembered how she loved to wear make up, she was so excited to get just a lipstick.
Women in Courtyard happy with the smallest of gifts
Dr Charles Ascher-Walsh and Dr Abdoulai Idrissa with a happy recovered fistula patient
Young sick girl cares for her child in difficult and unhygenic conditions.
Delighted with the news that her surgery has been scheduled.
Nuala wife of Fran and myself with the children, happy with sweets
Dr. Charles plays with courtyard child.
A young Tuoreg girl awaits surgery, she is 14 years old
Fran talks to a patient.
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