Happy Easter from SIFATDownload a PDF copy of this Easter 2020 mailing from SIFAT Written by Kathy Bryson, SIFAT’s training director I have met many incredible people who have overcome adversity and are determined to make a difference in the lives of others. I want to share Anner Sagustame’s story with you. Anner is from rural Honduras and has been doing an agricultural internship with us in Costa Rica, helping to set up demonstration models for family gardens and conserving soil and water. He will return soon to graduate at his agriculture college in Honduras. He wants to learn more at SIFAT about appropriate technologies in water purification, solar energy, simple water pumps for irrigation, preventing malnutrition in children and community development.  Anner and his grandmother Medical Team Supplies Help Dr. Ruth NoemiEditor’s Note: Each month, we mail an article with our contribution statements to that month’s donors. Click here to download a PDF version. Written by SIFAT co-founder Sarah Corson An urgent call came to Benjo from Dr. Ruth Noemi Mamani in Quesimpuco, Bolivia. Because this is an isolated area, we had hope that the coronavirus would not reach this place, which Tom still calls “the end of the world.” But, a group of youth from Quesimpuco had gone to Chile and Argentina to find work. As the outbreak started, they rushed to get home, crossing the border illegally. They made it home, but brought the virus with them. Dr. Ruth Noemi did not have gloves, masks or protective gear for the health workers helping her.  Dr. Ruth Noemi leads a public health initiative in the Quesimpuco area. |
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