 The
women in Nyarut Village and the surrounding area have
organized to form a registered Women's Group to identify
problems in the community, propose solutions, and work
together in improving their situation. As in most other
parts of Africa, the Nyarut Village Women's Group
has a high number of Grandmothers, many of whom are caring
for one or more grandchildren, who have lost their parents
to AIDS or malaria. They have an executive, and for the
purpose of this project they have chosen 6 individuals
to be the decision-makers to work with the volunteers.
Problems identified include high death rate; high number
of orphans and widows; elderly guardians caring for numerous
orphans; no adequate access to medical facilities; poorly
educated children due to inadequate school facilities;
children frustrated by the living conditions running away
to join gangs thus increasing the crime rate. The population
has an active church body which bonds the community together.
The self-motivation of The Nyarut Village Women's
Group, and the enthusiasm with which the village
people in general seek assistance, will ensure their active
participation in the Nyarut Village Development Project,
and its ultimate success They have enthusiastically offered
to help build their new, self-sustainable community. They
will forever, be the solid foundation upon which everything
will be based. Their courage, compassion, and sheer determination,
to make a better life for themselves and their village,
is inspirational. |
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