We are so thankful for all the staff who dedicate their time to caring for the VOH children, and each of them has an inspiring story – which is why we like to feature them on our blog, so you can get to know those who are helping us care for children in need.
Today we are featuring some of the nurses who help us provide medical services to the children in our care.
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Millicent Audi Anyango
Millicent is the nurse at the Village of Hope Kenya clinic. Millicent’s husband passed away years ago and she has several children that are now adults. Millicent also looks after her deceased brother’s two orphaned sons, Kennedy (13) and Peter (11).
Previously, Millicent worked as a nurse at the local hospital, but she has known VOH Kenya directors John and Jane Okello for many years and when Jane approached her about filling a position at VOH-Kenya, Millicent happily agreed to join the staff. Millicent felt God was calling her to work with orphaned and vulnerable children and considers it a privilege to be a part of what Village of Hope Kenya is doing to help the community.
On average, she sees 25-30 children a week. The most common problems are malaria, dysentery, septic wounds, respiratory infections, and the flu. She also sees about 2-4 staff members a week and is happy for the opportunity to provide health care to all at the Village.
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Annie Lifuna
Annie is a community health worker at VOH Mongu. She has been working here for 3 years now. Annie is divorced and lives with her Grandmother because both of her parents have passed away. Annie has eight children and two grandchildren. Four of Annie’s children still live at home with her and she also looks after her brothers’ two children.
Annie worked at a local clinic in Mongu as a volunteer for 12 years before she heard that Village Of Hope Mongu was looking for someone to help at the Save A Life Center. On a weekly basis Annie visits all the homes of our Save A Life patients. She makes sure that they are being fed the food provided, and that the homes are kept clean and hygienic for the babies. Annie loves her job and has such a big heart for her community.
When she is not visiting homes she looks after the veggie garden for the clinic and also helps out with whatever else is needed both at the Clinic and Save A Life Center.
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Margaret Malama Chikakwa
Margaret is a nurse at the VOH Kitwe clinic. Margaret is a widow and is a mother of three. Sadly, Margaret’s second born daughter passed away and left her to care for her three orphaned grand-children in grades 5, 7 and 11. Margaret also cares for three orphans from her extended family. Left as the only one looking after these six orphans, the job at VOH has been a great blessing to her.
Margaret shares the following testimony:
“I am sure it was God’s plan, because just as I was in need of employment, my neighbor told me that Village of Hope was looking for a nurse. I went to speak to them about the position and accepted the invitation to be a part of their staff. My experience has been very interesting so far and I see it as a privilege to be part of the team. I have learned how to handle all of the children with love. It was always my dream to work in a place like this, because my passion is to help children and to help the vulnerable in my community as well. Village of Hope has helped me to be compassionate and have a listening ear for everyone who comes to see me at the clinic.”