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This blog is about my work in ICROSS in Kenya I have ben working in International Development since 1979
This blog is about my work in ICROSS in Kenya I have ben working in International Development since 1979
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What does ICROSS do
prevent diseases and control epidemics.
We create long term changes in infant mortality.
We are creating low cost-effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty.
We train, educate and support thousands of local people to be self sufficient.
We support communities in helping orphaned children and help them respond to poverty in the villages.
We see what is working and find out what is effective through scientific study and research. Working with international institutions we have published widely on new innovative responses to disease and poverty.
We identify the most vulnerable children and communities in need and provide practical immediate help and long term solutions so they will be independent.
We believe in evidence led public health programmes responding to the realities on the ground.
Peter Saitaga, one of Kenya's most famous Maasai leaders has joined ICROSS. P Ole Saitaga who represents Maasai tribal communities across the vast savannah has been an ambassador of the Maasai around the World. Together with the Zulu, the Maasai are the two tribes that are known by everyone. Of the 6,000 tribes in Africa, few are as respected or known as the Maasai. P Ole Saitaga has worked with communities served by ICROSS for over 25 years. He is now the ICROSS community representative and spokesperson for ICROSS rural development projects. ICROSS works across a vast terrain spanning over 26,400 square Kms of Africas great Rift Valley.
Together with other elders and Maasai leaders the community spokesman said " We have worked closely since 1983 with Dr Mike Meegan and ICROSS, ICROSS is Maasai, Maasai is ICROSS. the great success of our projects is that we the communities own the work. Many people are jealous of th great success of our work. Many see the Maasai projects created through ICROSS as a wonderful way of rethinking AID and development. ICROSS is about us , about the people, in our ways , in our language, through our cultures. Some have challenged this, others tried to steal money raised by Dr Meegan, others have tried to steal even our work. Because we own the projects, ICROSS can not be stolen, it is ours. The day will come when all development will be driven by the African communities. We the Maasai believe in determining our own ideas of change. We will not accept ideas imposed without us. Dr Michael Meegan has lived among us, learnt our culture, our languagewe encourage others to do the same. " Speaking among the Maasai today, the Maasai leader, now ICROSS ambassador at large said " We welcome those who respect our culture, our traditions and our ways. We want people to learn from us, experience our civilisation and our way of life, you are welcome to see our work and the special approach of ICROSS which belongs to the way of life of our people"
Dr Michael Meegan added " Saitaga has worked with us gor many years and is deeply loved and respected across the Maasai communities and clans in all districts, he knows our programmes for decades and is a dynamic witness to how the ICROSS model has worked over generations"
Michael Meegan has lived and worked in Africa for almost 30 years.
His extensive experience in malnutrition and extreme poverty brings a rare insight into pain and suffering.
Michael has written extensively about compassion and gentleness and has spoken in many countries on inner joy and discovering the power within. He brings his years of contemplation and meditation to his writings and talks.
With degrees ranging from philosophy and public health, he was awarded with rare honor, Doctor
of Medicine by the National University of Ireland for his service to International health and medical research. He was made a fellow of the royal academy of medicine in Ireland. Michaels personal experience of extreme poverty is steeped in a lifetime commitment to living among the poor . His insights come from many years caring personally for the terminally ill in the AIDS programmes that he created in Africa. He has been the subject of a number of TV programmes including Irish Televisions award winning 4,000 goodbyes Michaels previous books include All will be well, Changing the World and Surprised by joy.
Michael Meegan has lived and worked in Africa for almost 30 years.
His extensive experience in malnutrition and extreme poverty brings a rare insight into pain and suffering.
Michael has written extensively about compassion and gentleness and has spoken in many countries on inner joy and discovering the power within. He brings his years of contemplation and meditation to his writings and talks.
With degrees ranging from philosophy and public health, he was awarded with rare honor, Doctor
of Medicine by the National University of Ireland for his service to International health and medical research. He was made a fellow of the royal academy of medicine in Ireland. Michaels personal experience of extreme poverty is steeped in a lifetime commitment to living among the poor . His insights come from many years caring personally for the terminally ill in the AIDS programmes that he created in Africa. He has been the subject of a number of TV programmes including Irish Televisions award winning 4,000 goodbyes Michaels previous books include All will be well, Changing the World and Surprised by joy.
Getting involved - ICROSS in 2011.
In 2011 we are building our core projects.
Training health workers
Preventing infectious diseases
Child health
Women’s health
Providing safe water
Nomad and pastoral health care
Working with communities to create sustainability health services
HIV, TB, Malaria prevention
Community health research
These Rural health programmes need your support. The International Community for Relief of Starvation and suffering faces exciting challenges in traditional tribal communities. As we work for the long term improvement of health we want you to work with us.
Please contact Danny on info@crossinternatonal.org or Philip at info@crosskenya.org
www.icrossinternational.org
www.icrosskenya.org
http://icrossprojects.blogspot.com/
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