Charity
Charity, Development, and Medical Assistance
An important channel of the mission’s commitment is charity, development, and medical assistance. The mission is dedicated to supporting the development of the local community and offering its contribution through charitable work.
Many development projects have been carried out over the years: projects aimed at integrating and reconciling ethnic groups, especially after the tribal clashes of 1998 and 2005; development of roads, wells, and dams within the mission’s territory; community labor initiatives (see Food for Work below); agricultural and reforestation projects, as well as the development of schools (see the School section).
In addition to development projects, the mission is committed to educating Christian communities about charity through training initiatives, as well as through organizing necessary charitable activities: assistance to the parish’s poor, visiting the sick, community-based solidarity initiatives, and the work of the parish medical dispensary.
The “Sisters servants of the Visitation” sisters play a key role in charitable work. They manage the parish dispensary and the “Magnificat” house, which supports people with disabilities and rehabilitates malnourished children.
PARISH DISPENSARY
Opened in 2002, the Ol Moran Catholic Dispensary offers outpatient services, first aid, a maternity ward, a pharmacy, and a laboratory. The parish sisters manage it, also providing home assistance for the elderly and sick, as well as mobile clinics in nearby villages.
“MAGNIFICAT” HOUSE
The “Magnificat” House, owned by the Handmaids of the Visitation Sisters, was originally established as a rehabilitation center for malnourished children. Since January 2015, it has also served as a shelter and support center for people with disabilities, helping them attend classes at the Ol Moran Primary School, which already hosts a Special Unit for children with disabilities. Beyond direct aid, the project aims to promote a cultural shift within the local community, encouraging a more positive attitude toward disability.
“FOOD FOR WORK” PROJECT
The Food for Work project is implemented during food emergencies. Work groups of 100 people are organized to carry out manual labor for community development. For every 8 days of work, each worker receives a set quantity of food—maize, beans, and vegetable oil.
Each team is formed with attention to including members from different families and groups to ensure the aid reaches as many households as possible. The work is carried out under the supervision of a leader designated directly by the mission. Activities include digging water reservoirs or irrigation dams, preparing agricultural land, and maintaining public roads.