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In July, Sister Teresita Hinnegan received an award from the International Centre for Nursing Ethics (ICNE) during its annual conference at Yale University School of Nursing. The award was presented “in recognition of an outstanding commitment to human rights, and exemplifying the essence of nursing’s philosophy of humanity.” A faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania for many years, Sister was recognized for her work with public policy and access to health care for under-served women and children, along with her current ministry. Her new Center for the Empowerment of Women and Girls, located in Roxborough, PA, addresses issues related to the many forms of exploitation and violence against women and girls. For more information, please call 215-609-4360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our Sisters in Lahore, Pakistan, began a community-based health ministry last year. They ran a nutrition program for 75 malnourished children between the ages of 1 and 5 in 2007, and expect to double the number of children served this year. In addition, they are educating the mothers of the children about health, and identifying and training 20 health workers to assist with simple remedies and referrals. “Through regular home visits, a mobile clinic, health education (mothers, youth and children), leadership training, and a nutrition program, we are able to bring health care to the whole family,” they share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister-Doctor Miriam Paul (Hanna) Klaus attended World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, where TeenSTAR teachers from nine nations conducted two workshops, which were filled to capacity. Sister also was the keynote speaker at St. Louis University’s pre-conference for health professionals on, “The Legacy of Humanae Vitae: 40 years.” She was recently interviewed by Brian Patrick of the Sacred Heart Radio Station in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, please visit: www.teenstar-international.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Loitokitok, Kenya, Sister Pat Patton is involved with a support group/crafts center attached to Boma la Tumaini (House of Hope). The support group of 60 HIV-positive persons, called Friends Fighting AIDS Together, meets weekly for classes, sharing, and celebrations. They learn such income-generating skills as: beaded crafts, how to make Masai shirts and skirts, and work on a communal farm. Hair-dressing skills are being added this year. When possible, a weekly food supplement is also provided for each family.
August 15, 2008
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