Jim Taylor
Thank you Steve.
Tuesday, December 08, 2020, 10:06

That is basically correct. Part of the problem is that the group who was supporting Don and his work in the villages of Mieze and Noviane near Pemba, that group is based in Canada where Don lives. The Canadian economy has suffered because of Covid and the supporting group ran out of funds. They could no longer support the work in those villages.

In addition, Don and his wife have retired after 20-some years in Africa. The mission group that took over in his place have decided they cannot maintain the work in those villages and are closing it down.

Don has maintained contact with about 70 of the young people and has built housing for the girls who are going to School/University. I have been blessed to be able to help with this as some of the young ladies were just kids when I first met them. Now some are studying to be Doctors and Nurses. Others are studying for other professions. All are doing well in School. I am still helping support some of them.

Since the terrorist attacks north of Pemba about 250,000 refugees have made their way to Pemba and are living in pretty tough conditions, especially since the rainy season is starting. Iris Global is feeding over 2,000 people a day. Most have arrived with only what they can carry. It is not a good time there.

As Steve said, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for what you have done over the years.