Tag Archives: Poverty

Running Water Lesotho Style

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

This is a daily routine for most in Lesotho where only 12% of the households have access to running water.

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One Day’s Wages

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

I just finished reading about Eugene & Minhee Cho. He’s a pastor in Seattle. She’s a housewife. Together they founded One Day’s Wages, “an international grassroots movement dedicated to ending extreme global poverty.” Like me, they have travelled and seen … Continue reading →

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Under the Weather

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

The Flu Hits! I’ve spent this week in bed. After picking up the flu last Saturday night, I have felt miserable. Simply terrible. Fever. Sore throat. Consistent cough. And, worst of all, overwhelming fatique. Surprisingly I’ve had very little appetite. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Comes Early to Lesotho!

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

My suitcases were all packed for Africa…and then I unpacked. Renee Mathis and I thought we were leaving for Lesotho on August 28, but God had other plans for us. Less than two weeks before we were scheduled to leave … Continue reading →

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Wrong Side of the Fence

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

There’s an ingenious water pump at the new Lesotho Child Counseling Unit, a wheel for the children to play on! As the wheel goes round and round the water pumps out faster and faster. Productive play, I’d say! The kids … Continue reading →

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