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EMPOWERMENT AT ITS BESTFor fourteen days in February, in the sear-ing Kenyan heat, 710 Burangi communitymembers showed us all just how hardtheyll work for a permanent medical so-lution.

During this time, these villagers rebuilt apart of the road that was made impassableafter the rains in December. For the clinicfoundation, they cleared the bush, dug thetrenching, and carried the foundationstones. Countless jerry cans of water werehauled from the river one mile away tothe building site. Finally, the concrete

THE WOMEN WERE THE HEROINES OF THE DAY!

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slab was poured in the trenches to form the foundation of the first build-ing of their medical center. Their volunteer labor saves Genesis over$16,000 in facility costs.

Over 75% of the volunteers were women, leading Dr. Julius Kavuludi,the director of Kenya Map International to say, The women were theheroines of the day. They came in large numbers, of all ages, some

with one or two babies strapped on their backs. And they did it cheer-fully despite the intense heat. They were singing and dancing - the joywas palpable! said Dr. Kavuludi.

Community members said, At last there is hope, we shall have a safeplace to deliver our babies and have them treated well. I will workevery day till that happens.

One of the volunteers was a grandmother who said, Maybe if thismedical center had been here I would not be carrying this child on my

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Join us for a nationwidedinner with a handful of

friends Saturday May 12

Empower Burang

Join the Garden City Chber of Commerce on Jun22 at Shadow Valley GC

support Clinic Services

Golf Scramble

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Women gathering rocks to lay thefoundation of the clinic

UNITY IS STRENGTH AND GODS WORK IS FAULTLESS!

- VOLUNTEER T-SHIRTS

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITYCLINIC USAGE SOARS

It has been six months since the beginningthe Ada County expansion grant. The fundis already coming into fruition as we see alarge spike in patients being served monthas a direct result.

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What is Good Char i t y?

Feeling good about giving is not the

same as good charity. Good charity

is that which empowers the person inneed, not that which makes the giver feel

good. Just like in languages, the transla-

tion from what

one person

thinks is going

on with what the

other person

thinks is going

on can some-

times be radi-cally different.

- Mark Russell

Three hundred people turned out to The Riverside Hotel on Mar4th to support Genesis World Mission and be inspired about community healthcare solutions for those in desperate need. The ToPalmer Band entertained guests while they bid on silent auctiitems. Genesis leaders Dr. Karl Watts and Steven Reamhammed it up on stage while thanking sponsors, donors, and vo

unteers. Keynote Speaker Mark Russell, CEO of Russell Medgave an entertaining and challenging speech to dinner guests commenting on good and bad forms of faith, hope and charity.

Anniversary Inn, Rebecca Arnold, Artsmith Jewelers, Axiom, MBanner, Donna Barker, Bistro 45, Body Building.Com, Donna BrowBrundage Mountain Resort, Ken & Patrice Burgess, Capital City Frist, Doug Colwell, Commercial Tire, Ken & Cornelia Cooney, BrCornell, Janet Davis, Discovery Center of Idaho, Dunia Marketplac

Eclipse Salon, Joe & Nicole Egbert, Eide Bailly, Epis Basque Retaurant, Floating Feather Spa, Fork, Millennium Dental, Susan Hazton, Hillcrest Floral, Hillview Preschool, Hobbytown USA, Idaho Aships, Inc., Idaho Candy Co, Idaho Humane Society, Idaho Shaspeare Festival, Idaho's Finest Awards, Dr. Dawn King, Kituku a

Associates, Lardo's RestauraMai Thai Restaurant, CoseMartinean, Morrison CentMountain States NeonatoloMurphy's Restaurant, Muse Btro and Wine Bar, Opera IdaP F Chang's, Todd PalmPapa Joe's Pizza, Su

Pouliot, Brenda & Mike Puchski, Steve & Tami Reames, RLetter Books and Caf, DonTracy Ritter, Hillary & Mike Rethlisberger, Mark A Ruiz, Rsell Media, Dee Sarton, JimJoan Stephens, T-Craft AeClub, The Basque Market, TFlicks, The Grove Hotel, TSodaWorks, The StorytelleToll Station Pizza, Ling WaDr. Karl Watts, Wood's BBQ.

$81,600 Raised at Annual Dinner

Thank you to these donors ofauction items and services

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back. My daughter got pregnant at 14 years ofage, could not get to a clinic so she delivered athome and died two days later from bleeding. Ihave been coming here every day to work be-cause I want this child to get good medical careand live.

When given the chance, people can improvetheir condition and this resilient community is

doing so. This is JUST the beginning of the clinic construction and more funds are neeto complete it. In June, we will take another medical camp trip. These squadron smedical teams formed the basis of our relationship with the Burangi villagers and ctinue to provide a way of assessing need, strengthening partnerships, and providing hfor their situation.

On June 16th, Genesis Founder/President Dr. Karl Watts and International Director TRitter will attend a celebration at the PEFA Mercy Medical Clinic in Ndumberi KeThis five year anniversary marks the end of Genesis financial startup commitmenPEFA. We are extraordinarily proud of our friends work in becoming financially inpendent and sustainable. We are in awe of the progress since 2007, with the clinic th

providing over 20,000 patient visits a year, including medical, dental, mental health, stual care and a birthing center.

These two communities in Ndumberi and Burangi reflect a dream come true, an answmany prayers and an inspiration for us all. True empowerment does promote ownersaccountability, and sustainability, but even more importantly, it restores hope, healthfreedom from poverty. Your prayers and donations are making this happen, THAYOU!

To learn more about our work in Ndumberi and Burangi, visit our website:genesisworldmission.org/getinternational.htm

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EMPOWER BURANGI

MAY 12A NATIONWIDE

SIMULCAST DINNER

HAPPENING NEAR YOU

WERE HALFWAY THERE!

At this time, nearly half of $48,000 needed

has been raised for Phase I of the Burangi

Clinic has been given. This amazes us,

since we only started in December. Wed

like to raise the rest of the money so the

clinic can be completed by this fall.

A NATIONWIDE DINNER

WITH A HANDFUL OF FRIENDS

We invite you to join us for the Empower

Burangi Dinners on May 12th. Youll join

several friends (old or new) for dinner at a

home near you, which will conclude with a

nationwide simulcast explanation of the

Burangi Project.

ATTEND OR HOST A DINNER

There are two locations in Boise that can

accommodate more guests. Tickets are $50

for each person. Were also looking for more

hosts who will throw a dinner party for the

event.

If you are interested please contact by email

[email protected] or by phone

208-869-7023.

CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS WITH PEFA MERCY MEDICAL CENTR

2011 GENESIS VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEARHONORED AT OUR ANNUAL DINNER

Medical ClinicRNs Karen ODell and MaryNagel perform chart reviewsweekly for quality assurance.

Dental ClinicAnthony Fioretti helps withodds and ends in the clinic

while preparing to go todental school soon.

InternationalPastor WilsonNgowa Ziro (right)helps organizecommunity buildingefforts in BurangiKenya.

Volunteer Physicians NetworkOB-GYN Associates was one ofthe first charter physician groupsto join VPN in 2006 and play aninstrumental role in its success.

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WE APPRECIATE THESE ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORSAND GRANTORS

Non-Profit OUS Postage

PAIDPermit #845

BOISE ID

215 W 35th Street Garden City ID 83714

www.genesisworldmission.org

Monthly DonationsWe have multiple options for those who want to make onetime or recurring donations and partner to inspire, organ-ize, and operate community healthcare solutions. Auto-mated checking withdrawal and credit cards charges areavailable.

For information, contact Steve at 854-3942

Corporate/Foundation Gifts

For Garden City Community Clinic

Boise Valley Christian Communion, $2400

Sell Charitable Foundation, $5000

State Office of Primary Care & RuralHealth, $20,000

St. Lukes Community Health ImprovementFund, $3000

The Walter & Leona Dufresne Fund in theIdaho Community Foundation, $2000

United Way of Treasure ValleyCommunity Impact Funds, $35,000

For International Programs

The Jesus Fund, $5000

Eastwind Community Church, $5245

Boise Valley Christian Communion, $2400

Downtown Boise Rotary Club, $2000

Memorial Gifts

Larry & LaDawn KiddforWalter J. Kidd Jr.

Robin Dodson & Pamela PowellforJamie Stokes

Don & Tracy Ritter andMontie & Ann Ral-stinforWin Apel

Elaine Winslow, Myrtle Bean, and HarrietFease forMargaret Howard

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Honorary Gifts

Quentin and Barbara QuickstadforMr.Mrs. Kent Quickstad

Kirsten CasillasforGeri Williams

Sonitrol Pacific forBrent Haynes

Patti Beavers forPeggy and Dick Kuntz

Gene & Janis CathcartforTamara Rea

Richard OrdazforAngie AlveyVirginia Gabica forDr. Martin Gabica

Jane WattsforDr. and Mrs. Karl Watts

Ernie Hoidalforthe Dental Clinic

For Volunteer Physicians Network

United Way of Treasure ValleyCommunity Impact Funds, $30,000

General Gifts

Camille Beckman Foundation, $5000

Gravity Technologies, $1000

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund,$2000

Idaho Womens Charitable Foundation,$1000

Gifts In Honor of NewlywedsDon & Tracy Ritter

To support the Burangi ClinicCarol Hagen, Debi McNeil,

Ingrid Hudspeth, Tamara &

Dean Fredrickson, Steve &

Kristi Doud, James & Cindy

Haworth

Corporate SponsorshipsWould you like the community to know your businesssupports the goal of healthier communities. We have mul-tiple opportunities of sponsorships that provide visibilityfor your business at events and throughout the year.

For information, contact Hillary at 854-3925

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