February 2016

Scabies Eradication at Pallaruthy Relief Settlement

What is scabies? Scabies mites live under the skin in burrows, and at night, they expand their burrows and lay eggs. It is this nocturnal burrowing activity which causes such distress in those with the condition. The skin – especially in armpits, groin, elbows and hand – becomes dry and damaged, susceptible to further infections, […]

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Updates from Cape Town, South Africa

Nceduluntu Edu-Care Last year one of our big projects was the building of an extension onto the Nceduluntuedu-care center. Up until earlier this year, it was a blank canvas. The volunteers were aware of the curriculum objectives and started the programme with great enthusiasm. Numbers, colours, and alphabet are some of the concepts the children focus on in their

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