Severe flooding in Shimba Hills
No rain fell for more than two years, then the flood came and inundated the land.
The organization of the clinic takes shape
Just over a year has passed since the board of the Rhein-Valley Hospital Association was able to travel to Kenya and open the infirmary in Shimba Hills. President Erich Kühnis and his team report on how the project has developed.
Our team on site – the four departments
Rhein-Valley Hospital-Healthcenter has been given a new organizational structure and four department heads have been appointed.
Clinic manager Violet Maghanga introduces herself
The Board of the Rhein-Valley Hospital Association appointed a full-time clinic manager in December. Violet Maghanga introduces herself.
Eddie Kroll on the latest development in Maji Moto: «Together we are strong»
It's a pleasure to see all parties involved in the project pulling together. These days we received pictures from Kerstin Amudala. They show that the infirmary is now recognizable as such for all people.
A look behind the scenes – this is how the info flyer was created
In June we informed our donors about the news in our association. The video shows how it was made.
The Executive Board is now working in a new composition
The board was always successful in recruiting new volunteers. The newest members are also the youngest: They are Michi Vogt and Gereon von der Linden.
New water reservoir will serve the whole community
Currently, a large water reservoir is being built on the grounds of the Maji Moto school in Shimba Hills. It is designed to ensure that clean water is available to children year-round. It is used as food, for washing and for irrigation.
The joy of the sighted Fatama Bakari Ushanga is great
The eye disease Fatama Bakari Ushanga was considered untreatable. Fortunately, this proved to be a mistake. The fact that the 35-year-old mother can now look at her children failed only because of money.
Two presidents in the classroom – a visit to Shimba Hills
During their working visit to the project in Kenya in mid-May, President Erich Kühnis (Rhein-Valley Hospital) and President Eddie Kroll (Shilling for Shilling) also visited the children and young people. They are at the center of the project. Consequently, all decisions are based on their needs.
