Good Health and Well-Being
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Congratulations Marie and Geneviève
Marie and Geneviève successfully graduated from high school and will be attending a university in Burkina Faso in the fall! Marie’s strengths are wide-ranging, including French, History and Geography, Philosophy and Physical Sciences. Geneviève excels in the study of languages, including Bobo, Dyula, French, German, and English. These young women are two of approximately…
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The Women’s Center is open in Konkourona!
Men, women and children gathered in the multipurpose center last week for training to improve the water management system in Konkourona. The new center will be managed by the women in the community for vaccination campaigns, a waiting area for patients using the health center, a cafeteria, a training room, and a hub for…
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Happy 5th Birthday to KAFO!
Exactly 5 years ago today, I was on a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine with my daughters and my niece. I woke up early and worked in the lobby while they slept, putting the finishing touches on the Articles of Incorporation for the Konkourona Alliance Foundation (KAFO), Inc. before sending them out, leading…
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Happy Mother’s Day from Konkourona!
Sabine is recovering beautifully from the surgery she had one month ago to remove a benign tumor from her jaw that was making it difficult for her to eat, talk and breathe. In this picture, she is with her 8 month old baby in front of what is being built as a Women’s Center. She…
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Sabine’s surgery was successful!
Many people asked how Sabine’s surgery went, so I wanted to send a quick update to you from Félix. Félix is from Konkourona and finishing up a PharmD program in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Félix managed everything about Sabine’s care, taking her to specialists, scheduling the surgery, rounding up the materials and medications needed, making payments,…