BOOK
REVIEW/THE FIRST-EVER BALIGHAM HEALTH FAIR
The tales of poverty will break
your heart. The selfless actions which it inspires will restore your soul.
Humanitarian needs will always spark a
passion in us to give and to love underserved people. Those needs are the call to action for the
wealth of people who contribute to worthy causes through a multitude of resources. The THE FIRST-EVER BALIGHAM VILLAGE MOBILE
HEALTH FAIR book is a story of mothers and their babies, families and the myriad of health
concerns facing this underserved remote village in Cameroon. It transcends boundaries , North
Toledo, in the U.S.A., a diversified group of passionate student volunteers
from Canada, the U.S., Ireland, Germany and the Czech Republic. The first-ever Baligham
village health fair is as Laura Marano said, and I agree, “Every single person has the power to change the world and help people.”
impact the lives of others. Students travel abroad to enrich their global
experience, contribute to development issues and find the experience rewarding
in a way that they never imagined.
Combining colorful illustration, rich
culture and an unforgettable story, author Margaret Galabe
has done a magnificent job
documenting the step-by-step process and procedures it takes to make a project
this size come together with calm precision and exceptional results. Sponsored by the Student International Development
Engagement, a program in which international students deepen their
understanding of the issues facing poor villages in Cameroon. The most valuable
chapter in the book isn’t about the planning or execution (although they are
certainly program priorities) but about the lessons learned. Every successful program must continue to
evolve in order to sustain longevity despite the ever changing needs of the
project. The book inspires and encourages others to take part in the important
work being done via the Baligham Village Project. It truly does take a village to make this mobile
health fair happen. Without the many generous and hard-working volunteers,
neither the resulting success nor the Health Fair would have been
possible. Volunteers have been and will
continue to be the heart of this very worthwhile event...
THE FIRST-EVER BALIGHAM MOBILE
HEATH FAIR is a book that will draw readers from all walks of life to the
common thread of the entire project—we just have to love enough, care enough
and volunteer enough to help save lives…and in the process save our own
souls. Get your copy today and discover
the wonder of humanitarian work at its best!
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