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Benefits “Mamasante” Healthkeepers Program in Ghana

The beautiful home of Lynn and Cathie Kentfield was the site of NCC’s second annual Oktoberfest dinner on October 4th.  Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, $920 was raised to support Freedom from Hunger’s “Mamasante” Healthkeepers Program.  This is a pilot program in Ghana which trains and equips local entrepreneurial woman to earn much needed income for themselves at the same time as providing critical health products in their communities.  These products include proven preventions such as insecticide-treated bed-nets, water purification systems and oral rehydration solutions, along with other products, such as those for hygiene and first aid care.  It is hoped that the Healthkeepers Program will thrive and become a sustainable, viable social enterprise and provide a means of income and improvement in health resources for thousands more rural poor in the future.

The theme of Oktoberfest each year is “food, fellowship and fundraising”.  As for the food, nothing short of spectacular:  Mad Mike’s sausages (expertly grilled by Lynn), green salads, potato salads, cabbage salads, and so much more (provided by JOY members and friends), washed down with seasonal libations and topped off with pumpkin pie and apple strudel.  The fellowship was enhanced by a rain shower which brought everyone inside.  Our “hosts with the most” managed to find seating for all 33 guests.