Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven; The Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven supplied and air freighted a full set of Trade Aid Boxes for use by the the hospital’s maintenance department and they were absolutely  delighted to receive them. They also included a full set of Trade Aid Boxes for use in the JanJangbureh Detention Centre.

The boxes contained everything required for the relevant trades, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and the sewing room where every staff uniform is made by hand by two skilled tailors.

Maintenance is a department often overlooked and many hospitals and clinics in low resource countries suffer as a consequence with the knock-on effect that failure of equipment hinders the care of patients.

Special thanks to Rotary Club of Grantham and Kesteven for once again giving “Service Above Self”.

The Detention Centre in Janjangbureh were absolutely delighted to receive a full set of Trade Aid Boxes.

In 1928 a clinic was opened for the health care needs of the inhabitants on the island of Janjangbureh. Today, the old clinic now serves as a Detention Centre with up to 100 inmates serving sentences that are mainly born out of desperation relating to poverty.

Having visited on several occasions and, following the first visit, BHA supplied a Cous pounding machine for the preparation of Couscous. This is a vital source of vitamins, minerals and immune supportive selenium that is a healthier alternative to rice.  A letter of appreciation was sent to Anita from the Director General of State Central Prisons, wishing her to pass on his humble thanks to everyone for the funds raised to buy the Cous machine.

During that visit is was obvious that certain areas of the centre were in need of modernisation. They had the workforce, the inmates, they just needed the tools. So with almost perfect timing The Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven stepped in, supplied and air freighted a full set of Trade Aid Boxes for use by the inmates.

The inmates could now set about installing showers, sinks, toilets and even make new beds when they are trained in the art of carpentry, this will improve their lives and make their days of detention much more bearable.

A friend and supporter of BHA provided all the funds needed for the new equipment required to include toilets, sinks, shower facilities, all pipework and tiles in the two detention blocks.

A former inmate is now employed in the Prison Service and will be training inmates as part of an apprenticeship program. The plan is to include carpentry and tailoring to the apprenticeships. This new found knowledge and skills will enable the inmates to find work to support their families and their communities when they are released.