Sudan Photo Journal Part 1

Back row: William, Doug Weaver, John Jefferson, Steve Shelton, Seth Taylor, Lorraine Kelley, Pastor Joe Jones, Dr. Jim Okamoto. Front row: Dennis Hebler, Tom Freitas, Ken Bechmann, Dr. Alan Kelley and Nick Silwa
Back row: William, Doug Weaver, John Jefferson, Steve Shelton, Seth Taylor, Lorraine Kelley, Pastor Joe Jones, Dr. Jim Okamoto. Front row: Dennis Hebler, Tom Freitas, Ken Bechmann, Dr. Alan Kelley and Nick Silwa
 
Kibera slum where 800,000 people live in a 5 square mile area
Kibera slum where 800,000 people live in a 5 square mile area
 
 
 
 
Pastor Victor and His Wife, Lydia, who operate a Children’s Feeding Center and School that helps 100 children a day.
Pastor Victor and His Wife, Lydia, who operate a Children’s Feeding Center and School that helps 100 children a day.
 
The team set up operations in this 10 ft. by 20 ft. tin-walled classroom with its dirt floor.
The team set up operations in this 10 ft. by 20 ft. tin-walled classroom with its dirt floor.
As soon as the children heard that the team had arrived, they lined up for immunizations
As soon as the children heard that the team had arrived, they lined up for immunizations
 
 
The doctors saw an average of 100 children and adults a day
The doctors saw an average of 100 children and adults a day
 
Our area of work was near Kurmuk within SPLA rebel control
Our area of work was near Kurmuk within SPLA rebel control
2 of the 4 tons of food purchased for the Sudanese suffering from starvation
2 of the 4 tons of food purchased for the Sudanese suffering from starvation
This large plane that holds 5 tons was chartered to transport the group into Sudan. Here it is at the border in Lokichokio, Kenya.
This large plane that holds 5 tons was chartered to transport the group into Sudan. Here it is at the border in Lokichokio, Kenya.
The Landing Strip in Kurmuk Sudan
The Landing Strip in Kurmuk Sudan
Rebel soldiers helping unload our equipment
Rebel soldiers helping unload our equipment
As can bee seen the team traveled in the best of style
As can bee seen the team traveled in the best of style
One of many typical Sudanese villages, the area was very desolate. The daily temperatures averaged about 120 degrees.
One of many typical Sudanese villages, the area was very desolate. The daily temperatures averaged about 120 degrees.
We often saw reminders of the 18year old Civil Wa
We often saw reminders of the 18year old Civil Wa
 
We chose an old abandoned house that had been used by missionaries in the village of Mayaak for a base camp
We chose an old abandoned house that had been used by missionaries in the village of Mayaak for a base camp
The 2 Tons of Unmix, a nutritious oatmeal used to prevent starvation
The 2 Tons of Unmix, a nutritious oatmeal used to prevent starvation
 
 
After setting up camp, the team went right to work preparing for our first day of immunizations and medical care.
After setting up camp, the team went right to work preparing for our first day of immunizations and medical care.
Every morning was spent filling 500-800 syringes with vaccine
Every morning was spent filling 500-800 syringes with vaccine