Recently, Dr. Savita, project leader of Shalom, gave an overview of the work at Shalom AIDS Project.
Project Highlight: Roshini
Over a period of 5 years our staff became aware of a rash of mental health issues in our neighborhood. There were reports of domestic and gender violence and alcoholism in every second house. These problems were extremely detrimental to the mental health of our communities. Naye Roshini is an integrated approach towards urban health in …
An overview of the hospital project in Shalom by Dr. Savita at Wheaton College, Chicago
Healing of Body and Soul: Amputee Finds God Faithful
Living life as an amputee is always difficult. Living life missing parts of two legs would present even greater challenges. Dara Singh, only 27 years old, had already lost his right leg below the knee. After developing pain indicating gangrene in his left foot, he knew he was likely to lose part of that leg as well. He …
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Through Community Health Programs… Literacy: A Step Toward Empowerment of Women
Imagine being a girl and being told there is no need for you to go to school because you will just be caring for your family when you grow up. Imagine being told that you might be influenced by an "outsider," so you cannot go to classes. Imagine not being able to voice your concerns …
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Emmanuel Hospital Association Canada 