News: Women's Health Education Continues

Another Women’s Health Education Seminar, coordinated by Gete Hakenso and initiated last month in Hosanna, was presented in Butajira this month. The women who attended are all key leaders in their local churches and respected members of their communities.

The same four topics covered in Hosanna were covered in Butajira: Personal and Family Hygiene, Nutrition, Mother and Child Health Care, and HIV/AIDS Prevention. The topics were covered by lecture, Q & A, and small group discussions, with time taken out in the mornings for devotion and worship.

Each seminar attendee received the book, Where There Is No Doctor-A Health Care Handbook, which is specifically written for rural villagers who lack easy access to medical facilities. The book contains many pictures and simple explanations to aid the women in helping those who are illiterate.

The goal of the Women’s Health Education program is to train responsible women already in leadership positions within their communities to educate young women, wives, and mothers on the topics covered in the seminar. It is the hope that this knowledge and training will also open doors to the Gospel in areas where the doors have been previously closed.

ERM Director Dereje Shiferaw reported the intention of attendees to present what they learned to their local churches on the Sunday following the seminar. This should create awareness and expand the opportunities to present health education to local villagers.

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