We had a wonderful little girl at Cradle some years ago, who stole the hearts of many–including volunteers. Batilda Swai, our nurse, took her and a little boy, into her home and Rahma was in school and doing so well in every way. Yesterday ( Dec. 22, 2013) she was hit by a motorcycle, and killed. She had already safely crossed the road and was on the shoulder, waiting for Batilda to cross, when a motorcycle came at full speed. It actually lifted her off the ground and the crashed headfirst onto the pavement. Cradle is grieving again for the [ Read More ]
Archive for December, 2013
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Dec
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We have received some wonderful gifts of baby formula this week. Six cases from a friend in town who has helped us in the past, 17 tins from Projects Abroad, one case from Katz, a volunteer organization who reach out to orphan homes this time of the year. Thank you so much to you all! ( Sorry this is such a small photo, but taken with a phone)
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Two week old Justina’s mother died, so she was brought to Cradle. She weighs a healthy 3.5 kg and I am sure will put on weight very quickly.