For you folk in Aussie land, there is a good show on SBS tomorrow night (10th December). This is one of the charities I support. Their website is here. They do amazing work.
THE SURGERY SHIP
Tuesday 10th December at 8.30 pm (60 minutes)
Channel: SBS
Surgery Ship, The. Surgery Ship follows the remarkable story of the Mercy
Ship docking in Guinea for 12 months and performing thousands of life changing
and life-saving surgeries for conditions that have often long since been
eradicated in the Western world. Amongst the volunteers are a dozen Australian
doctors and medical staff taking this special journey. These world-class medical
teams perform thousands of procedures representing a turning point in the lives
of many, but limited time and resources mean just as many are turned away in a
life or death decision made on the spot. (From Australia) (Documentary) M(A,G)
CC
Hi Lynda, I watched this documentary and the work done is extraordinary. It was so moving yet at the same time a heavy dose of reality. I found the young nurse's comment about a plane trip being all there is between extreme poverty & extreme wealth quite hard to hear and the special interest staff take in those children is precious. I think it is a charity I would like to support too.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the new book: "The Gift of Kindness" by Pam Ahern? Beautiful stories about rescued farm animals at Edgar's Mission, it is full of kindness, truths and hope.
Best wishes, Bianca
Hi Bianca :)
DeleteAnd also her comments about much of the work they do being in cosmetic surgery, which in most western countries entails nose and breast work! Pretty superficial and such a waste of time and money when there is so much 'real' work to be done.
Medicins sans Frontieres is another worthwhile organisation and one I also support.
I have not heard of the book you mention, but will check it out. I find it even harder to watch/read stories about cruelty and suffering to animals than I do to people.
Blessings on your day! xx