ADRA Newsletter

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Empowering communities. Changing Lives.  Helping in Nepal Mobile Health Clinics  Despite the fuel and other shortages currently plaguing Nepal, ADRA’s work continues.   Mukta is 76 years old.  He lives in the Chainpur district.  The closest health centre is an hour’s walk from his village.  There is no doctor, no nurse, and no testing.  The health assistants do basic checks and then refer patients to the hospital, which is a three hour walk away.   ADRA, with the generous support of our donors and the Canadian government, arranged for a special three day mobile clinic at the health centre.   The doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and pharmacists traveled to the health centre, taking with them all the tents, equipment, and medicines they would need.   Over the course of three days, hundreds of people made their way to the health centre for medical attention.  Lines snaked across the grass.  Everyone waited patiently to see the doctors, have their tests run, and collect their medication.  No one was turned away.   Afterwards those who needed them received a hygiene kit full of items such as soap and toothpaste.   Mukta was one of the people seen at the mobile health clinic.  He is proud of his general good health, boasting that he can still thread a needle, but he had been experiencing an issue.  The doctors at the clinic diagnosed the problem and gave him the needed medication.   Mukta’s house was destroyed by the April earthquake and he still lives in a tarp, but he is grateful for the support provided by ADRA. For more information on our work in Nepal visit http://www.adra.ca/nepal-earthquake-response/ and http://www.adra.ca/shelters-for-nepal/. Giving Tuesday A Wonderful Way to Give Back! This Tuesday, December 1, is a global day of giving.  Along with all of the other gift planning you are doing this year, don't forget the wonderful joy of giving to help people in need!  At ADRA Canada we have made it easy!  You can shop our Gift Catalogue online!  You can use it as a way to give a unique gift to your loved ones or, with our gift card option, you can let your loved ones pick the gift they would like to use.  Get your kids involved!  Whether you are a teacher, Pathfinder leader or parent, the gift catalogue is a great way to get your kids into the spirit of giving to people in need at Christmas! Shop Today!

Faith to Change the World John Howard and ADRA Canada Here is a great gift idea for the people on your list this year!  Faith to Change the World is the inspiring story of the life of John Howard and how he started ADRA Canada with faith and prayer.  "The story of John Howard challenges me to live more on the edge of my faith, to trust God in all things and surrender myself totally to His will.  How John lived his life and so often stepped out in faith is an inspiration to us all. God through John has been able to impact millions of lives in a sustainable way."Jonathan Duffy, President, ADRA International.   Order your copies at our website today for delivery by Christmas!