Volunteers overcome flooding to reach clients in the Okavango Delta
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Seasonal flooding is usual in the Okavango Delta so we are used to the varying water levels when traveling to the isolated villages and safari camps (where we do clinics for staff). But 2011 brought unexpectedly higher levels of flooding than usual – and this has meant challenges and adventure for our team of volunteer homeopaths and staff trying to reach their destination. Instead of traveling by 4WD vehicle or 6 seater plane (spectacular views, stomach churning experience) direct to the villages and safari camps, we have had to be transported by boat too – often for journeys taking up to 3 hours in the heat of temperatures up to 44 degrees and meeting hippopotamus and basking crocodiles along the way!
New opportunities for our staff in Maun
We are delighted to announce that after several years of dedicated work running our Maun and Outreach Clinics, Lebo and Wasanapi have been promoted to the roles of joint Clinic Coordinators. Lebo will running the clinics in Maun including recruiting and managing a new receptionist, and Wasa will be taking particular responsibility for the Outreach Programme – an area of our work that is his passion.
This development is an opportunity for Irene too – she’s now able to give more of her time to studying to be a homeopath, which she loves. While she’s stepping back from her full time role as Clinic Manager, we’re pleased that she will continue to work with Hilary in fundraising and doing research for the MHP.
Volunteer, Elin Forster, with our staff/trainees – Wasanapi Kapii, Lebo Sarwanyane and Irene Mohiemang and our new vehicle