Some interesting people we have met

It’s always interesting to meet other people who are also passing through.

An obstetrics intern from Portland, Oregan, USA was doing a 6 week internship in Gondar.  He said that the Doctors really knew their stuff and could quote text books at him.  Also they were excellent on the practical management of people.  He said that the volume of people here meant that he saw in one week what would take 5 years in the US and so he was gaining valuable experience in what would be rare cases in the US.  The fact that the doctors was skilful was later disputed by Dawit who suggested that he was looking through enthusiastic newbie eyes and after a while he would see the true picture which was the complete opposite.

The two peace corps teachers, Joel and Christine who were going to teach in Axum for 2 years.

Sheila Shalhevet who is a board member of a charity called ‘Save a child’s heart’ which takes children with a heart condition to Israel where they are operated on and cared for.  They also support the child in education so that they can make a difference.  They are not just put back where they come from.  I like this, It’s like these children would be dead without the help of the charity and so it’s like theywould be dead but now not only are they alive, they are making a significant contribution to their community as doctors and vets.  It is a beautiful symmetry when you think about it.

 

Save a Child's Heart

Sheila told us about a Street Child project in Lalibela that was run by Sandi Petersen.

World Family Australia