Lost faith in humanity lately…? It might sound like a morbid question, but the sad thing is that some of us might have thought “yes”, if even just for a brief moment. Unfortunately it has become all too easy for us to get lost in the negative these days. Let’s face it, even the five o’clock news is difficult to get through without feeling discouraged. However, every now and again we are reminded of some ordinary people doing extraordinary things, stories that brighten up even our darkest hours. Thankfully today was just one of those days, as we learned about the helping hands of James Sankan, a Moncto resident whose heart and support is being felt half way across the world.
James started the Shepherd’s Village Foundation in early 2012 as a means to help improve the lives of the Maasai, Africa’s most recognized and respected tribal communities. Since then and with the help of our local community, James has now helped bring fresh running water to a community who was in desperate need. You can help James and the Shepherd’s Village Foundation by reading, donating, and sharing their mission and purpose!
The Shepherd’s Village- “A Better Tomorrow, Today”
MISSION: To enrich the Maasai community through exemplary education, and develop a generation with active and creative minds, compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs
BRIEF HISTORY:
Operation Clean Water 
As of 2012, only 57 percent of Kenyans had access to safe drinking water.
Goal: To provide accessible drinking water to the Maasai Community.
Drinking Water: Water used for domestic purposes.
Access to drinking water: The source is less than 1 kilometer away from its place of use and that it is possible to reliably obtain at least 20 liters per member of a household per day.
Safe drinking water: Water with microbial, chemical and physical characteristics that meet WHO guidelines or national standards on drinking water quality.
The Village Clinic:
Goal: To provide quality comprehensive primary care, nutrition services, and other health-related medical services to the Maasai Community.
Most diseases in the Maasai Community are preventable.
Focus: Preventive Medicine-measures taken to prevent diseases rather than curing then or treating their symptoms.
Basic Care: Initial assessment of patient needs, Infection control, Referral for other levels of care.
The Shepherd’s School:
Goal: To enrich the Maasai community through exemplary education and develop a generation with active and creative minds, a compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs.
Core Values: Courage, Aspiration, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship.
Courage – To do what is right
Aspiration – To dream big.
Respect – For all.
Excellence – By giving your best effort
Stewardship – Charity to the Community.
(C.A.R.E.S)
Donations:
Here is what they need…
First Aid Supplies for local medical clinics:
- Band-aids
- Stethoscope
- Ace bandages
- Eye patches
- Burn gel or ointment
- Antibiotic ointment
- Tweezers and medical scissors
- Gauze pads and rolls
- Medical tape
- Alcohol swabs or other wound cleansers
- Blood pressure cuff
School supplies:
- Ballpoint pens in black or blue
- Lightweight rulers
- Colored pencils
- Notebooks
Donations of money to purchase additional supplies are appreciated. School supplies can be purchased locally at a reduced price and without incurring further shipping costs.
Although The Shepherds Village is a registered organization, we are yet to obtain our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Thus, checks can be made payable to Towamencin Mennonite Church , 1980 Summneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443 or Go Ye Outreach Ministries, 4251 Maize Rd, Columbus OH 43224.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShepherdsVillage/info
Email: Theshepherdsvillage@gmail.com
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