At last! 223 Returnees recieved their passport photographs and on Tuesday and Wednesday last week they were issued with the card that will enable them to access the subsidised health care system. This is fantastic news for the people. Not only will they be accepted at the hospitals and clinics now, but it also goes toward their feeling of belonging to their new community.
Bricks are being made by the community members, with the help and training of four local experts. So far there are enough bricks for about 25 latrines, and most of the pits have been dug. So the project is well on its way to being completed.
The members of the community have also received some training to build their capacity as a community. Workshops on conflict management and committee management have been held, as well as some practical sessions with the women on income generation and support.
Now we wait for someone to pick up the funding for phase two in the hope that we will be able to house this community and offer them every opportunity to reach their dreams.
