A highlight was an afternoon visit to Danja, about 20 mins drive from Maradi, where SIM operates a hospital dedicated to the care of patients with leprosy. A new hospital dedicated to the care of women with obstetric fistula is now under construction. Both of these conditions are almost unknown in the west, but affect the lives of so many here.
The fistula hospital under construction.
Another highlight was a visit to "Maza Tsaye" - an agricultural project. Here, new sustainable farming ideas and plant varieties are trialled and information passed on to local farmers. The women are included too! Training in sanitation and nutrition compliments the agricultural program. I was impressed with this holistic approach.
