"Kidding" Around in Constanta

Paul Davies (left) is a big-hearted fellow. Welsh-born, he is now devoting his life to helping 50 poor families in the Constanta area.  Each of these families has a son or daughter with AIDS. Cosmin (right) works for him and is equally dedicated to helping the less fortunate. Over 2 full days, these two took us to meet a few of the families they are working with. We were deeply touched by the determination and resourcefulness these families showed in trying to make a go of things under such difficult circumstances.  One problem the families face is providing a healthy diet for the family member with AIDS so that they are physically strong enough to withstand the side effects of their Anti RetroViral medication.  Paul proposed a plan to provide goats and chickens to some of these families.  They would be able to get eggs, milk, and make cheese.  We loved it; got approval for the project and are happy to report that this month...

Costel's family received 3 goats.  Costel's dad has very little education and gets work wherever he can. But he knows how to care for these animals. 

In the Andrei family there is a single mom, and four boys - 1 healthy (shown above), one with learning disabilities, 1 with AIDS and an adopted boy with physical and learning disabilities and AIDS. They now have  received 3 goats.

Here is Nina. We didn't meet this family, but their story is the similar to the others. Paul sent us this picture the day they delivered her goats.

Mr. David has heart problems and has been ordered not to work.  But he does everything he can for his family.  He showed us his greenhouse where they grew tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables this year. He told us that having the greenhouse to work in saved his sanity, not to mention providing fresh vegetables for the family (without using chemicals, he added proudly).  They plan to add another greenhouse in time for Spring in hopes that they can produce enough to sell. They also will receive 3 goats. 

Additionally, all the families will receive 15 chickens in the Spring, thanks to our project. We are grateful to participate in a project that promises to bring health and hope to some very deserving families.