Dignity:Liberia is attending the Medical Missions 101 Gathering in Plano, Texas on May 19th. We hope to make new friends and spread the word about our efforts to end obstetric fistula in Liberia.
 Our friend Richmond Bracewell had these bags made for Kathi and Anne-Marie. Dignity:Liberia’s president, Kathi Park-Gutierrez, and board members Anne-Marie Mueller and Becky Mueller Huner returned to the United States this week after a busy and successful trip to Liberia. Some of their activities are highlighted below:
Container Supplies They spent the first few days unpacking the container that we shipped to Liberia last fall. They sorted supplies and material for delivery to our following friends and partners:
They also discussed how to use the materials with the staff at the Phebe Training Program and spent two days interacting with the women and girls at Rehab. Accommodations for Future Trips They met with Karen Ackley Kern, ELWA Guest House Manager, to discuss our possibly using their guesthouse on future trips to Liberia. They also looked into accommodations at the Passion Hotel in Gbarnga to use on out trips up country to Phebe. Dignity House They met with Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah M.D., who made several suggestions regarding waiting home construction and resources for building plans. Additionally, they met with Russ, a general contractor at ELWA to get an idea of construction costs for estimation purposes, and planned for sustainability. Russ will serve as a source for materials purchases. Dignity:Liberia Office Manager Following discussions with Rev. Emile Sam-Peal, Director of our NGO Office in Liberia, the Board voted to hire Matthew Walters to serve as office manager. Walter works out of our office located in Dr. John Mulbah's clinic. Thank you for taking the time to read this brief update. I will be sharing more in the Let’s Palava blog in the weeks ahead.  Becky reviewing how she would use nursing education materials with staff at the Phebe School of Nursing. Laerdal Global Health has materials designed specifically for the developing world.
Becky, Anne-Marie, and Kathi shared this video of men making palm oil. The Palm kernel is bright red orange and the size of an unshelled almond. Anne-Marie reported that it was 85 degrees with 76% humidity. The folks making palm oil had to be hot. The pit is rock lined and they added boiling water periodically.  Fistula survivors wearing their new Dignity:Liberia T-shirts.  Becky Mueller Huner, Anne-Marie Mueller, and Kathi Park-Gutierrez are in Liberia. They have spent each day unloading the container that we shipped in the fall. Becky shared this picture of all the boxes.
We received over $3,200 in direct gifts on Giving Tuesday! We are grateful to each and every one of you who donated yesterday, and to all of you who have been supporting us along the way. Your generosity will help Dignity House become a reality. Thank you!
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