I come from a long line of wanderers so it is not strange that I go to South Sudan - Now called The Republic of South Sudan - to work at Memorial Christian Hospital. I have been doing this since 2008. The hospital is located in the bush near the village of Werkok. It is northeast of Bor, if you look on a map. People walk, sometimes for days, to get medical care. Dr. Ajak is the Dr. Boss-man. He arrived a week after I did in 2008 and has graciously stayed, keeping the place open and allowing me to continue to visit and work.

Memorial Christian Hospital & Compound

Memorial Christian Hospital & Compound
I will be returning to South Sudan next month, October, 2011. I am very excited to be on my way back to the land I so love. I miss the people and hardly a day goes by that I don't think of my colleagues and friends. And, as I said in the past, I come from a long line of wanderers and the call to get back wandering is very strong!

I have recently added pictures to my blog. Please go to the beginning of the blog and read forward to see the work that is being done. This puts faces on all the people I have written about. Learn about Gabriel and his family, Dr. Ajak's work and all the Mamas. I will begin writing again as I prepare to go next month. I hope you join me on this adventure.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Soup Supper for Sudan - info

St. Paul's Episcopal Church's African Mission Ministry invites you to 
A Soup Supper for Sudan
Friday, January 7, 2011 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Located on the corner of Morton Avenue and Lane Drive in St. Joseph
Donations welcome.
Donations will go towards the purchase of medicines for Memorial Christian Hospital in Werkok, South Sudan and medical education of Werkok area Sudanese

Here are some of the people we serve






Peter helps Gabriel with his studies
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Planning and planning and planning, yikes

Aaron
Dr. Ajak
Planning is the name of the game at this point.  I will be leaving in just over a month.  Now is crunch time.  My plans this year are different from other years.  I will be flying into Juba, the capital of South Sudan.  I will meet Aaron and, hopefully, Dr. Ajak.  We will be purchasing medicines to take to Memorial Christian Hospital in Werkok. With all the NGO's in Juba, it should not be too difficult finding meds for sale.  Purchasing meds in Sudan saves me hundreds of dollars in excess baggage fees - money that could be used for meds and supplies.  I will also make contact with International Medical Corp.  I did drop in on them in 2008.  Will be good to reconnect. Somehow we will make our way north to Bor town and then to Werkok. 

 I am also preparing for a Soup Supper Fundraiser at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.  It is planned for January 7, 2011.  I am hoping for a nice turn out.  Please tell all your friends about it.  I am also interested in helping a Sudanese friend become a professional in the medical field.  Much will depend on if war breaks out or if he has the luxury of taking three years to become a Clinical Officer (equivalent to your Physician Assistants).  He may have to do a nursing program (one year) for the time being, if there is war.  Here is some additional information:

 
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