On the way to Alberta with Mary Benjamin Tumbo

Elia

One of our children went in for an HIV test; his results were positive. We have taken him back for series of more tests including a viral load test (the second place in tanzania-to offer viral load tests--only available starting a month ago)--After the first time he had to get blood taken, he had a bit of tears and pain--but now smiles and watches like a brave kid! in fact even the doctor gets a bit frustrated becase he always starts laughing and smiling now! Thats why we now call him, Bwana Chekesha.

Gabriel and his favorite teacher, Mariam

Melea Chelea--the grandmother of six orphans

Melea Chelea or bibi Melea Chelea--stands waiting to get food support from the HIV/AIDS program. This lady is giving everything she earns to her grandchildren--who have lost all their parents to AIDS. We were just able to register one more of her children in the orphan support program.

hike in morogoro

i am what i am in amsterdam, and I am canadian even though the immigration official wont believe it without seeing a canadian passport...

I am what i am in amsterdam. Well friends am in Amsterdam on the way to Canada for three weeks. We are a team of four people: Magiri, Nyantito and Mary Tumbo, about to help out with the MCC HIV/AIDS fundraiser organized by the MCC Alberta team...I"ll be going with Mary to Saskatchewan and BC--as well as Alberta (with a stop in Brownfield); Mary will be sharing her story about her life in Mugumu. She found out she was HIV positive in 2002, and since then has been actively involved in community care and prevention efforts. She started a support group for people living with HIV/AIDS in her community as well. Shes quite a remarkable, strong woman; and she has a lovely sense of humor--so I am honored to be able to go on this trip with them all! More news later!