Snack time at school...favorite time for kids everywhere. Hamming it up for photos is also a favorite for kids everywhere...note the two at the far end of the table! Since we arrived home last night we have continued to hear about the high number of deaths recently in Puno of young children under the age of five. The current toll of over 130 deaths are related to the unusually cold winter they are having, pneumonia, malnutrition, and lack of access to medical care. Since it is not getting the same news coverage as the swine flu, we are having to contact local Peruvians and the General Board of Global Ministry in New York today for accurate information.
Although the death rate is much higher than normal this year, this is often a seasonal situation for this very poor region of the altiplano region surrounding Lake Titicaca. It is a strong reminder of why we both feel called to return in November to work alongside them to build more sustainable healthcare and educational services. Anyone interested in supporting or joining our efforts through the Methodist Church and Rotary International, please feel free to contact us.
Abrazos y Benediciones,
Scott y Bev
Although the death rate is much higher than normal this year, this is often a seasonal situation for this very poor region of the altiplano region surrounding Lake Titicaca. It is a strong reminder of why we both feel called to return in November to work alongside them to build more sustainable healthcare and educational services. Anyone interested in supporting or joining our efforts through the Methodist Church and Rotary International, please feel free to contact us.
Abrazos y Benediciones,
Scott y Bev
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