Love for the Lepers
We were informed recently that it isn't politically correct to refer to the people we are working with as "lepers". It's the definition that the people with leprosy in Sudan call themselves, but we'll head down the road to PCness.

Lyla Petereson is the Lahash nurse. She traveled on the team this last trip, and is already back in Uganda. She flew over on March 1st, and she'll be participating and speaking at a conference on "Leprosy and TB Control in Southern Sudan". She flew over with some new gifts for Susan and the team there - including a new laptop for Susan Tabia to enable her to work more efficiently.

We are directly advocating for and assisting the people of Southern Sudan who are suffering with leprosy. See the YouTube video here. Imago Dei Community and several individuals are partnered together as we move forward in love for these dear people. These people need many things - primarily medical care. Lyla and the other NGOs in Uganda are working on this issue this week. They also need short-term solutions for their housing, food, and clothing needs. If you'd like to help a family in need, you can send $50 per family gift pack to Lahash International, 10750 NE 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

Nate is uploading more photos on his website of our trip to Uganda and Sudan. The photo below is Peter Jibi, who is suffering from leprosy.