Philippines - latest from Melanie

Photograph shows Melanie with the children on her last visit to Manila.

Hi Everyone

I’m still in Manila
Tomorrow I will see Alice on the dump, in Navotas
Today we went to the water people who live in boxes on stilts perched over the sea
We have already given out to the people toiletries, soaps, shampoos, medicines, educational supplies, books and pens. We have bought 2 sacks of rice, to feed the children on the tip, and the grave people. We have encouraged the people with counselling, and with our returning visit. We are taking over 100 packs of biscuits to the tip again tomorrow. The pink bags will be given out. Tess is doing Family Planning sessions. Literacy lessons are being held once week amongst the children living in the tombs. It had to stop for lack of funding, but we are re-opening it, after giving a little funding so it can resume. The micro fish business is still thriving, so we are very happy. We want to expand a little, and feel a boat will help.
There is so much interest here in the educational packs. Many thanks for every thing on behalf of the people of the Philippines
Melanie.