EVERYONE NEEDS GOOD HEALTH

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EVERYONE NEEDS GOOD HEALTH

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The World Health Organisation states, ‘The right to health must be enjoyed without discrimination on the grounds of race, age, ethnicity or any other factor’.

Two of our partners are working to make this a reality for their community.

Since 1951, Wenchi Methodist Hospital in Ghana has been working to provide affordable, quality healthcare. In recent years, the Hospital has expanded its work to include specialist services such as urology and orthopaedics.

The importance of mental health and wellbeing has become increasingly relevant in places like Palestine. East Jerusalem YMCA run a counselling service for children, young people and families impacted by the ongoing unrest and violence in the area.

A holistic approach to health care is vital as we work to make the world better, for everyone.

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There has been a long history between Wenchi Methodist Hospital, Ghana and the Irish. Much of the hospital property shows signs of support.

There has been a long history between Wenchi Methodist Hospital, Ghana and the Irish. Much of the hospital property shows signs of support.

Every day begins with prayers for those of the over 400 staff who are able to attend.

Every day begins with prayers for those of the over 400 staff who are able to attend.

Family can visit and even stay with patients, especially children. Parents may cook outside and bring food into the ward.

Family can visit and even stay with patients, especially children. Parents may cook outside and bring food into the ward.

The hospital lab carries out more than 86,000 examinations each year. Amongst the common parasitic diseases are malaria (spread by mosquitoes) and bilharzia (water-borne).

The hospital lab carries out more than 86,000 examinations each year. Amongst the common parasitic diseases are malaria (spread by mosquitoes) and bilharzia (water-borne).

Over 1,500 babies are born each year, including over 500 emergency caesareans. Local women benefit from ante and post-natal provision.

Over 1,500 babies are born each year, including over 500 emergency caesareans. Local women benefit from ante and post-natal provision.

WDR has contributed to the building and furnishing of two orthopaedic operating theatres.

WDR has contributed to the building and furnishing of two orthopaedic operating theatres.

Taking a break from the heat of the sun at Wenchi.

Taking a break from the heat of the sun at Wenchi.

The roof of the Dome of the Rock, an Islamic shrine is visible in night-time Jerusalem. The roof is gold-plated.

The roof of the Dome of the Rock, an Islamic shrine is visible in night-time Jerusalem. The roof is gold-plated.

When completed, the separation wall in Palestine and Israel will be over 700 kilometres long. WDR partner, East Jerusalem YMCA, operates in this segregated region.

When completed, the separation wall in Palestine and Israel will be over 700 kilometres long. WDR partner, East Jerusalem YMCA, operates in this segregated region.

YMCA counsellors work with children of Amouria village, helping them build up their resilience to cope with lives lived in the midst of conflict.

YMCA counsellors work with children of Amouria village, helping them build up their resilience to cope with lives lived in the midst of conflict.

Abed (second from right), who has mobility issues, says, “Before working with Faten (counsellor), I wanted to run away from people. Now I accept my disability and myself”.

Abed (second from right), who has mobility issues, says, “Before working with Faten (counsellor), I wanted to run away from people. Now I accept my disability and myself”.

Young boys can get caught up in violence & suffer psychologically as a result. YMCA counsellor, Imad, says, “We're very proud of our work. No one else is doing it (holistic support)."

Young boys can get caught up in violence & suffer psychologically as a result. YMCA counsellor, Imad, says, “We're very proud of our work. No one else is doing it (holistic support)."

Fadi (18) is training to be a barber. Having a career path with purpose can help young people avid trouble and long-term economic hardship.

Fadi (18) is training to be a barber. Having a career path with purpose can help young people avid trouble and long-term economic hardship.

East Jerusalem YMCA is based close to Bethlehem. The area is awash with souvenir shops as tourists visit the holy and historic sites.

East Jerusalem YMCA is based close to Bethlehem. The area is awash with souvenir shops as tourists visit the holy and historic sites.

Meet mona

Head of Counselling and Supervision at East Jerusalem YMCA

“Our counselling programme has progressed in YMCA from working with just the young person, to now working with their families too. For so long there was stigma around disability, it was a shameful thing. But attitudes have changed.

It’s the same with counselling; When I started working and offering counselling, there wasn’t acceptance but now people ask for counselling. We kept trying to bring more awareness. There are so many success stories that people see now that it is needed.

My job is not a ‘job’ for me. It’s something I love and belive in. The smile on a child’s face is the best. Hearing a mother thank us for bringing her child back to life… it’s priceless! We are bringing hope back in to people’s lives.

When people don’t have hope, life and death is the same.”

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— Mr Alex Kwaku Kyei

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