The Milgis Trust's core medical objective is to achieve the funding to begin a Family Planning Clinic. Many of the problems facing this beautiful ecosystem are caused by the rapid growth of population in the area. It is a difficult problem to address due to the local Tribe's belief in children and that the larger a family the greater the wealth - regardless of if that family is starving or not. Once again this issue must be addressed with a gentle change in attitude.
The Milgis Trust in conjunction with MEAK [Medical and Educational Aid to Kenya www.meak.org] is also refurbishing a new medical clinic for one of the incredibly remote villages in this region. As well as the clinic an ambulance is being funded to offer emergency service and treatment to other remote areas and for the people who have no access to transport when medical situations arise.
MEAK was founded 14 years ago by a dynamic British couple, Mike and Dee Belliere, after they fell in love with Kenya and its people. Their mission and passion is to establish and execute medical and educational based programs across Kenya and bring a positive awareness about this extraordinary country. In 2006, Jess Atkins left her post at Vogue Magazine to open the US Chapter. MEAK is run by these 3 dedicated officers with the help of an amazing network of partners and collaborators. They are a very hands on non profit, whose focus and passion continue to push boundaries and achieve great things and have been a blessing to the Milgis Trust and it's communities.
'Eye' for conservation projects
With MEAKS support the Trust has helped to restore the sight to hundreds of people in the area by carrying out catarract operations and eye lid surgery.
Samburu Girl (top right )
Lenkupai from Ngilati has been blind for 20 years. For the first time in her life she can see and enjoy the delight of seeing her family and her surroundings. Basic eye surgery supplied with the support of The Milgis Trust has changed her life. She no longer needs to be led but has the ability to lead others. What greater gift could there be. We have later learnt through our scouts that her two brothers are also blind. They will be treated at our next eye clinic.