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Mission Possible™ MALAWI!!!
I have always wanted to donate my time, give my energy, and offer my love to people of an impoverished country. It's something that has been on my bucket list for a while. I've wanted to experience that for so long that I finally manifested the opportunity to do so. I am blogging from Malawi in this exact moment. MISSION POSSIBLE MALAWI!!! So what is my Mission? I've joined forces with an organization called Nourish The Children to bring food to those suffering from malnutrition and famine. DID YOU KNOW THAT EVERY 6 SECONDS A CHILD DIES FROM MALNUTRITION? We are bringing thousands of bags of a nutrient dense powder that, when mixed with water, provides 30 hot meals for starving children. We will be distributing them in the the village Mtalimanja.
So what's in these bags of VitaMeal?
- A balance of carbs, protein, fat, and fiber
- Essential fatty acids required for normal brain development, skin health, and immune defense
- Electrolytes necessary for maintaining normal fluid balance and muscle function
- 25 essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A for normal sight and immune functions, as well as nutrients for normal growth and skeletal development
Not only are we providing them with food, we are also donating money to their school programs. There is a VitaMeal plant here in Malawi to reduce transportation costs and boost the local economy by providing jobs for the residents of this country. An American dollar here is like gold. It really puts a lot in perspective. On our way to the simple hotel from the one terminal airport, we passed by the land where Madonna is planning to build a school. Um, she's AMAZING! As we drove, I saw hundreds of people wandering the sides of the 2 lane highway. Some are just walking. Some are selling rotting fruit or boiled mice on a stick to eat. Some are balancing massive baskets filled with laundry on their heads. You see this stuff in movies, but actually being IN it creates an awareness that is humbling and priceless at the same time. My mind has been blown, my eyes have been opened, and I've only been here for one day.
After we settled into our rooms, we were asked to meet in the lobby because the Vice President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, wanted us to meet her in her home. We crammed into vans and headed over. At her gate (which was decorated with barbed wire) the guard spoke to our driver with a tone of intent authority. The way he casually held his rifle at his side made me feel like there was nothing to worry about. He granted us passage and we gathered in her living room. Her entrance and presence were both graceful and powerful. She spoke to us for 20 minutes before we asked her some questions and took pictures with her. She told us how she started an organization to support women entrepreneurs to gain economical independence. I was delighted to learn how passionate she is about bringing nutrition to her people.
I had the chance to speak with her one on one. She LOVES Mission Possible™! She loved my idea of educating those suffering with diabetes in her country. There is such a lack of education in the diabetic community. I told her that the complications of diabetes could be avoided with proper care and awareness. She could see the fire in my eyes. She could feel my genuine love for what I do. I saw my drive and Mission to make CHANGES in her. We really are all just reflections of each other. We would make an awesome team. |
Posted: 8:23 AM, Monday, May 31, 2010 |
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Good deeds
Good deeds are always rewarded. Often times, the giver gets just as much back as the receiver. You are to be commended for the profound work you do in helping people lead more healthier and happier lives. Great job, Jenna!
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