There are many places in the world where mothers must walk hours upon hours -- with their children in tow -- just to fill a few jugs of water to bring home to their families.
In August 2013, a group of 35 volunteers from the Island of Malta (doctors, nurses, engineers, youth workers) will travel to Kenya to aid the children of Embu.
Showing posts with label Water. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Water. Show all posts
Saturday 10 August 2013
Monday 5 August 2013
What I want to bring with me ? Memories of Happy African people and the urge to go again- Michael Attard
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| Africa is closer to home than we want to think ! |
Our language originates from this continent.
The "Out of Africa" theory, is widely accepted describing the geographic origin and early migration of anatomically modern humans.
We now accept African people in our country and live side by side.
Africa is closer to home than we want to think !
Its’ mention flashes thoughts of famous discoverers, wild animals, jungles, deserts, forests, famine and Maltese Missionaries.
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| Michael Attard |
One of my friends travels to Kenya every year for six weeks and I somehow live the build up to his annual trip helping were I can.
This year, my wife and I celebrate 30 years of marriage and we thought a long haul trip to the United States would make an ideal holiday. However, when Fr.Colin came to my office and asked me to join his planned mission, I suggested that if he asked my wife and she accepted I will surely follow.
Our change of plans also sees my daughter Deborah joining in, leaving our two boys at home.
Saturday 27 July 2013
MaltaRigthNow.com - F'isem il-PN, Simon Busuttil juri l-apprezzament tiegħu għal dan il-ġest
F'isem il-PN, Simon Busuttil juri l-apprezzament tiegħu għal dan il-ġest | |
Bejn l-20 t'Awwissu u s-7 ta' Settembru, 35 voluntier ta' bejn it-13 u l-75 sena, se jibdew missjoni ta' 18-il ġurnata l-Kenja. Is-slogan ta' dan il-grupp missjunarju hu 'I am because WE ARE' għaliex fil-kultura Afrikana, it-tifsira ta' 'I' hija dedjjem f'relazzjoni ma' sens aktar kollettiv. - Continue Reading full Article on MaltaRigthNow.com
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Monday 22 July 2013
The Projects of Kenya Mission International
An initial visit to Embu was made by Fr. John from the mission office who met Bishop Paul of the Diocese of Embu earlier this year. Bishop Paul indicated the needs of his people namely to supply safe drinking water to about 600 people in a 2sq. km area including schools and community and the need of a building for children who are orphans. This will house around twenty children initially.
Bishop Paul has bought 2 acres of land which will be used for building this orphanage.
Our team of 35 consists of:
1. Medical Team – three doctors and six paramedics, physiotherapist and nurses - Lead by Dr.Josie Muscat from St.James Hospital
2. Engineering Team – four engineers and two technicians lead by Michael Attard ( and locally by engineers Marco Cremona and Paul Refalo who are assisting)
3. Social Team – teachers , counselling , university students, workers
4. Builders
This will be owned and run by the Catholic Diocese of Embu (Bishop Paul Kariuki Bishop of Embu - Kariuki Njiru Paul
We are also being assisted by ECOSPACE CONSULTANTS in Nairobi to coordinate the information required on this project and on a water purification plant which will be built by our engineers.
The building will be built by local workers. Also the water purification plant will be built together with local people in order that they participate and take ownership.
The project of the building will be starting during our stay and will be finished in a 2-3 month period.
Our team of engineers will complete the installation and commissioning of the water purification plant during our stay in Embu. The cost for the equipment will be in the range of 10,000€.
We already have an ultra filtration unit which will be used to block any bacteria and pathogens from the water and make it into safe potable water. We also need to install an Ultra Violet unit as a backup system in case of ultra filtration unit failure. Our plan is to have the system running on an off-grid Photo voltaic system for which we have already several promises for equipment donations.
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We have also signed an agreement with Malta University for the use of a water desalination unit which developed from research activity sponsored by the Malta Council of Science & Technology.
These are passive (no need of energy) desalination units which can be used in remote areas where there is water which however is not safe for drinking.
We are building one unit which we will take with us and we plan to teach local people how to build such units. This could develop into a business set up for these units to be sold to local communities in remote regions.
Saturday 20 July 2013
WATER PURIFICATION PLANT
That's another reason why KENYA MISSION INTERNATIONAL are going to Embu...Among other Projects we are erecting a WATER PURIFICATION PLANT by our Maltese volunteers during August 2013. Can you help us to do more? Please feel free to phone me 00 356 7999 14 59 OR enter our website Kenya Mission International 2013
Monday 15 July 2013
Fund Raising for Embu, Kenya - Help us raise funds !
Fund Raising for Embu, Kenya
Help us raise funds to support:
- Building an orphanage dormitory
- Setting up of a water purification plant for disease-free water
- Setting up a solar powered panels for reliable electricity
- Buying school supplies for the new orphanage.
Please make a donation today, every gift really does make a difference.
Deposit your donation
BOV Acc 40021733921
HSBC Acc 042177162001
Contact Fr.Colin Apap: 79991459
Monday 8 July 2013
The President of Malta, Dr George Abela, meets KENYA MISSION INTERNATIONAL
The President of Malta, Dr George Abela, meets KENYA MISSION INTERNATIONAL of MOVIMENT ERA GDIDA.
Dr Abela talked personally to each of the 35 volunteers who will go to Embu, Kenya, in August 2013.
Dr Abela talked personally to each of the 35 volunteers who will go to Embu, Kenya, in August 2013.
Each Team of engineers, doctors, nurses, students, builders, housewives presented their concrete Projects they will undertake. The Medical Team will be working in hospitals, clinics and visit poor families.
The Engineering Team are assembling a prototype of WaterPurification System, with the help of hydrologist MARCO CREMONA, to cater the needs of a whole village in need of clean potable water.
The Educational/Social Team will be working in various schools and parishes. The Builders Team will begin work on a dormitory for orphans.
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| The Kenya Mission International Team 2013 before the meeting with President Of Malta, H.E. DR. George Abela |
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