Following on from our recent posting about the collaborative efforts amongst groups in Uttarakhand, Northern India, in response to recent flash floods and landslides there - including a CHGN cluster group - we've been sent some photos of the relief effort courtesey of JP Singh, and wanted to share some of them with you. From packing sacks with food and other supplies, to negotiating mountain roads, the relief effort helped over 600 families, and is an inspiring example of the power of collaboration.
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The CHGN Uttarakhand cluster has been involved in relief efforts in Northern India, following recent flash floods and resulting landslides in Uttarkashi. We have had updates from J P Singh and Robert Kumar, who are part of the cluster and on September 12th were involved in the distribution of relief to the Bhatwari Block of Uttarkashi, covering 5 villages and approximately 600 families. In J P Singh's words, "There is much we can do when we walk and work together."
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CHGN Bangladesh cluster members joined together in Bangladesh for a workshop in Febuary. It was wonderful to meet together with 30 delegates from 19 different organisations including LAMB, Salvation Army and GloCon.
The two day workshop kicked of with healing devotions with an introduction to the SALT learning method and application by Dr Ian and Alison Campbell. These two days were very successful, and useful in information sharing as well as gaining steps towards furthering the Bangladesh cluster.
Read the full report here.
Author: Zannah Jeffreys
Date: 18.10.2010
For some time Dr Kris Prenger from LAMB Integrated Rural Health and Development and team members from Community Health Global Network have been planning and praying for this Bangladesh cluster gathering. LAMB has kindly offered to host the cluster from the 4th-6th November 2010, so that 2-3 representatives from Christian health programmes working throughout Bangladesh can come together for mutual support, encouragement and training.
During the 3 days, there will also be time for networking, fellowship, discussion and project visits. Over 40 participants, representing 16 community health programmes, have signed up and we are expectant that the time together will not only build their professional capacity, but also build trust and unity for future partnerships.
For more information about the Launch, please click here: Bangladesh-cluster-briefing-paper
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 October 2010 11:57
Written by Zannah Jeffereys
This cluster has proven to be a great example of the body of Christ working together. The extensive activities of the Uttarakhand Cluster are detailed on the website: http://www.chgnukc.org/.
Mr Robert Kumar recently presented on the learnings from the cluster at high level forum featuring Thelma Narayan, Shoba Arole and Aleida Guevara: 6th Annual Global Health Forum
Read more: Uttarakhand Cluster in India
Author: Nick Henwood
Date: 18.10.10
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