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Featured Gran
Wilfrida Aono Obongo (AH)
Sex: Female
Country: Sri Lanka
Wilfrida is a 70-year-old widow. She had 10 children, but her
four sons died.
Wilfrida is a jovial and loving grandma. Her daily routine is
cleaning her house, having some porridge, if it's available, and then
going out to fetch firewood and tend to her garden. In her youth she
liked to dance and also to harvest her crops.
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Dear Brenda,
The weather is beautiful lately! So we won't keep you chained up inside, this issue is short and sweet. However, we've still got fantastic stories: our Adopt-A-Gran Coordinator's trip to Sri Lanka, an introduction to our Executive Assistant, but first, an update from Kenya--which is overcoming some nasty violence, post-election. Also, if you enjoy our newsletter and want to help out - we are seeking another volunteer e-News editor. Please email Brenda at adoptagran@helptheaged.ca if you're interested in learning more! Enjoy!
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Kenya Update:
Post-Election Violence Aftermath
By: Sr. Paul Anastasia, Project Administrator, JOOT Social Services, Ahero, Kenya
 The post-election violence in various parts of Kenya from December 30, 2007 led to the displacement of people and lose of properties. In addition, close to 1,000 people lost their lives, and many others sustained injuries. Learn more about Kenya's displaced people... |
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If Sri Lanka is the Jewel of the Indian Ocean, then its Grans are the precious Sapphires
by: Brenda Packer, Adopt-A-Gran Coordinator
 My first impression of Sri Lanka was of Colombo, a large urban tropical area with lots of traffic. There are many high story apartments, office buildings and hotels in the new downtown core, but many of the main streets are lined with two or four story buildings, temples, churches and mosques. Most areas are run down and in need of repairs. The historical downtown areas are filled with some spectacular Victorian and Georgian architecture, but most are also in need of repairs or paint. Keep reading... |
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Meet HTA's Executive Assistant, Don Mockett
As the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director in the Ottawa office of Help the Aged (Canada), Don Mockett manages the affairs of the Executive Director and covers everything from typing reports, filing, answering the phones, responding to e-mails, and gathering information for the Board of Directors. Learn more about Don...
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Seeking E-News Editor
Help the Aged is looking for a volunteer E-News editor. The editor should knowledge, and/or experience in basic HTML as well as knowledge of Photoshop or a strong willingness to learn. Previous E-Marketing experience is an asset.
To learn more please contact Brenda Packer at adoptagran@helptheaged.ca or (613) 232-0727. | |
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