We had three goals for 2002. One: dig a 1/2 mile of tenches and lay water pipe to the school and three locations within the village of Nana Kenieba. Drinking fountains and faucets were to be installed to provide water for drinking and cooking. Two: four doctors treating the sick for a week at the medical clinic. Three: scrub, clean, and paint inside and out all twelve rooms of the school and the supporting structures.

The determined people of Nana Kenieb dug trenches over 1/2 mile in total length and 18 inches deep. With picks, shovels, gourds, and even their hands they brought clean water to four new sites in the village.

Painters scrubbed the all the walls, cleaned the rooms and painted the school. The pride of 640 students reflected in the bright new face of the school. New maps of the world, Africa, and Mali were provided and hung on the walls. Many school supplies were given. Both students and teachers were appreciative.

Our Medicine for Mali team of ten took over 2500 pounds of medical, school, and other supplies. We purchased another 2500 pounds of needed supplies in Bamako. A new motorcycle was added for the nurses and the members of the Health Committee . They try to meet with and serve the surrounding villages.

The medical clinic was staffed by Dr. Steve and Dr. Elise DeVore and two doctors from Bamako. Nina, Suzanne, Jill and Kristin work the triage to find those in immediate need. The team saw over 600 patients. Fevers as high as 106, malaria, worms, and ear infections are common among the children and babies.

In 2003 intensive efforts are planed to educate the people and provide medicine and supplies in the fight against malaria. The expansion medical care to include the five surrounding villages is being considered.