For the last two weeks, a medical team from Hope Community Services in Alaska has visited Krygyzstan – Dr. William Browner, Dr. Eileen Lally (social worker) and Joanne Sullivan, a nurse. Their mission was to explore future work opportunities in the area of working with children with developmental disabilities. Every day was a new adventure for them – visiting in and teaching at a parent’s group for disabled children, a Children’s Hospital, the home for invalid men, a school for disabled children, a mental hospital and more. It is amazing what can be packed into two weeks.
Today was their last day as they leave early in the morning. They had the opportunity to teach a packed room of social workers and psychology students at the Humanitarian University in Bishkek, sharing with them on various issues around developmental disabilities.
Dr. Browner, Eileen and Joanne wholeheartedly gave of themselves these past two weeks and will leave a lasting impact. We have been told that the head doctor at the largest Children’s Hospital here has directed that their work, specifically, their developmental assessment work, be immediately implemented at his hospital. Translation of materials the team left began immediately.
Following a farewell lunch at a Russian restaurant this afternoon, we said good-bye to our very special friends. It was just a reminder to us that in just one week, we will be saying good-bye here, as well.
Dr Lally, (in pink) and Joanne share with three of the preschool teachers from the school for disabled children.
Joanne speaks to the Humanitarian University students.
Dr. Lally shares about their program in Alaska for student volunteers.
The room was packed for this presentation.
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