We received the assistance of the William Clinton Foundation for at least some estimated 50 cataract surgeries to patients with loss of eyesight for such reason. Additionally, our volunteer Eye Doctor, Aisha Simjee will treat other surgical pathologies within that field with the logistic support of See International from Santa Barbara, California.
Our two shipments with supplies and equipment have already arrived to Peru and our supporters and partners at Cia. de Minas Buenaventura plus the Office for International Cooperation from the Ministry of Health are working in the release from Customs. There was an abundant snow in the road to our destination. As a part of the Global weather changes, snow had practically disappeared in the last three years. It is unseasonal to find rain or snow in these months. It also makes for colder nights and beautiful sights. Just in case it is not a bad idea to bring a light sleep sack as those we use when camping to use in the cold-not warmed rooms of the hotel. The link below is the webpage to the city of Huancavelica. |
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