Ebola is devastating communities in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, tearing families apart, and spreading fear throughout the country. Well over one thousand people have died in these countries combined. There is tremendous misunderstanding and fear about the disease and how it is spread.  Families are increasingly susceptible to detrimental implications, including the interruption of schooling and educational attainment.

Fortunately, to date, there are no suspected cases of Ebola in Blama.  Fr. Combey reports that the community is being diligent about hand washing and following the practices of the prescribed health and sanitation measures.

We are praying for progress in finding a cure for Ebola and the ultimate outcome of ridding the world of it.  Meanwhile, please donate to an organization which is funding research and/or humanitarian assistance.  Sherbro Foundation is one such organization: sherbrofoundation.org They are leading the way, helping the villages in rural Sierra Leone by providing sanitization materials and educating people about safety precautions.

The Blama Preschool Project continues to move forward, preparing for the day when students will return to school.  At that time, we want to be able to greet the youngest of Blama’s children with a new school building, built for them to begin their education.  Any amount of donation you wish to make to Blama Preschool Project will be a great help in fulfilling that dream.