Among the latest information is an update on Enyindakurom. This is the village in which those affected by leprosy and rejected by their families came to settle. Prior to the 1999 housing project all the families lived in terrible conditions. Friends of Ahotokurom raised funds for 80 new houses and the people themselves built simple, but clean one roomed homes demonstrating what can be achieved with enthusiasm, hard work and limited funds. Seven years on the village needs a face-lift to ensure the houses survive the harsh climate. Work has commenced to reduce soil erosion and undertake minor remedial repairs.
You can also find out more about the key individuals at Ahotokurom. The senior team comprises of Sr. Pat & Sr. Monica. Pat is originally from Middlesborough. She is a qualified Social Worker (and a larger than life, never to be forgotten character) Sr. Monica is from Dublin; she is a qualified nurse and looks after the medical needs, both physical and mental of all of the residents. Monica is a specialist in the use of Endorphin Release Therapy. This is a non-invasive technique used to stimulate the body to heal by releasing endorphins to the affected area. Also in the community are Sr. Nellie from Uganda (whose particular interest is education of children with Special Needs) and Sr. Clarisse who is from Rwanda originally but has been living in Burundi. Sr. Clarisse is working closely with the Childcare centre, in particular supervising the care of a family of quads, a fulltime job in itself.
Adrian Steel