by Bridget Sullivan | Aug 17, 2013 | Family Care Center, Strong Hearts
It is hard to give updates when it isn’t quite complete! But wanted to let you know the progress of things here so far, because I think we will be even MORE busy soon! We already have our lead positions filled (social worker, lead caregiver, manager and...
by admin | Jul 18, 2013 | Hospice Care, Strong Hearts
This has been a challenging week for the Hospice Program. We learned on Monday thatour patient Serekalem went to the doctor for a check up and was told she onlyhad a short time left to live. Serekalem has cervical cancer, and ended her chemotherapy treatment months...
by admin | Jun 13, 2013 | Hospice Care, Strong Hearts
Debre is fifty one years old. She came to addis from the countryside region of Gojam when she was ten years old. She is in stage four at this time, and is bedridden. Last August Debre learned that she had ovarian cancer. The doctors did biopsies and other tests that...
by admin | Mar 22, 2013 | Hospice Care, Strong Hearts
Twenty-five years ago, Shibera Bogale who is currently our Hospice care Client, came to Addis Ababa from the countryside of Welo. She had no children, but her husband, who came with her, has children that live with them currently. Eight years ago Shibera went to the...
by admin | Dec 31, 2012 | Strong Hearts
Today I spent the day with Dundee, the co-founder and visionary behind Strong Hearts – the recipient organization of the first two solar lights. An incredibly special day for me. Dundee’s real name is Getinet Tafesse. A few years ago a couple from PEI, Canada...
by admin | Jul 1, 2012 | Hospice Care, Strong Hearts
Strong Hearts Hospice Program located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia helps people who have HIV or cancer. The program helps with managing medication, going to medical appointments, counseling, and assisting with the daily cost of living when needed. The program is run by a...