Short Introduction on Mathare North Health Clinic
Profiles of Community Health Workers:
Geoffrey Mwangi Wainaina
10 years as a CHW
'Serving, to me, is a gift and I feel satisfied when I serve people.'
Richard Macharia Mwangi
5 years as a CHW
'Taking care of patients and seeing them recover motivates me more than anything else.'
Susan Wambui Waithaka
5 years as a CHW
'When I was sick the Malteser International Community Health Workers were my only friends. Even my relatives had forsaken me. When I recovered I decided to join the group in order to help others.'
Lucy Muthoni
At CHW for many years
'I am motivated by the training I get from Malteser International and I like serving the needy.'
Grace Achewa Makanda
10 years as a CHW
'I like the work because I have no money, but I am able to give what I have - love and care - to the suffering and the sick.'
Belec Maureece Asewe
6 years as a CHW
'I desire to be part of the solution to the problems facing Kenya. The appreciation I receive from those who are recovering and those who have recovered motivates me.'