Anna Mijji, seen here in the orange t-shirt and white cap, is a Sudanese woman with a mission: she loves being with the Toposa women and children in the villages surrounding Narus, sharing with them simple ways to improve their health. In this picture, Anna is teaching children about the marvels of soap and how its use can ward off many illnesses. Anna continues the weekend HEALTH AND HYGIENE workshops begun in 2009 by Sr Kathleen. She quickly draws a crowd wherever she goes. Yes, handing out bars of soap gets people's attention, but then Anna uses the opportunity to pass on her knowledge about disease prevention. She explains to the women why it's important to cover their food against fly droppings. She demonstrates how boiling one's water before drinking it or cooking with it can eliminate most water-borne parasites. She makes concrete the connection between hand-washing and the reduction of child mortality. Mercy Beyond Borders gives Anna a modest stipend to do this work. Everyone benefits!
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