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Nuristan girl . I believe Afghan children are the most beautiful in the world, for physical appearance and temperment.

2009-02-23T01:01:16Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Nuristan girl . I believe Afghan children are the most beautiful in the world, for physical appearance and temperment.

THIS IS GREAT. SSG. Michael Ashmore from Gainesville, Florida came by today to help with biomedical engineering/general wiring issues. He agreed to pose with one of RBH babies. THANK YOU to ...

2009-07-06T14:00:03Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
THIS IS GREAT. SSG. Michael Ashmore from Gainesville, Florida came by today to help with biomedical engineering/general wiring issues. He agreed to pose with one of RBH babies. THANK YOU to ...

Anisa Kayoumy and the matriarch of the village, mother of 9, grandmother of 50.

2009-07-07T06:40:12Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Anisa Kayoumy and the matriarch of the village, mother of 9, grandmother of 50.

Prevention. These children share a garbage dump with two goats - rummaging through for items of interest. This was taken in one of the "better neighborhoods". Opportunities for reliable food ...

2009-07-06T16:57:52Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Prevention. These children share a garbage dump with two goats - rummaging through for items of interest. This was taken in one of the "better neighborhoods". Opportunities for reliable food ...

Penny, it was fun passing out the lotions - This is Soraya with the village mothers.

2009-07-07T04:28:12Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Penny, it was fun passing out the lotions - This is Soraya with the village mothers.

This is the triplet family: 10 year-old sister and 3 year-old brother, Mom and grandmother. They brought the babies back to seek assistance with feeding them - same old story - hard economic ...

2009-07-06T13:23:46Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is the triplet family: 10 year-old sister and 3 year-old brother, Mom and grandmother. They brought the babies back to seek assistance with feeding them - same old story - hard economic ...

Notice the dangling onion. It is a cultural belief that the onion will help resolve the jaundice.

2009-07-06T14:17:38Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Notice the dangling onion. It is a cultural belief that the onion will help resolve the jaundice.

This girl lost both parents and lives with her siblings and aunt. She is beautiful and so very mature - 12 yearts old. I have a close up of her - "Do Good"

2009-07-06T21:40:53Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This girl lost both parents and lives with her siblings and aunt. She is beautiful and so very mature - 12 yearts old. I have a close up of her - "Do Good"

Anisa Marium Kayoumy is 4 months old. My Afghan-neice !

2009-07-06T22:19:00Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Anisa Marium Kayoumy is 4 months old. My Afghan-neice !

Here is the delicious lunch prepared by 4 women who live in the apt.

2009-07-07T01:59:52Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here is the delicious lunch prepared by 4 women who live in the apt.

Leishmaniasis.

2009-07-06T14:01:04Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Leishmaniasis.

Blue-eyed baby: Iyarina's sibling

2009-07-06T13:24:26Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Blue-eyed baby: Iyarina's sibling

These 2 children were at the King's Tomb. The little one is about 3, beautiful Afghani eyes ! See next one .

2009-07-06T14:57:16Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
These 2 children were at the King's Tomb. The little one is about 3, beautiful Afghani eyes ! See next one .

It is cold in Kabul. Notice the baby being carried has no shoes.

2009-07-06T21:08:33Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
It is cold in Kabul. Notice the baby being carried has no shoes.

The gift of hand-picked tulips from the village boys.

2009-07-07T08:17:55Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The gift of hand-picked tulips from the village boys.

The turban man and courtyard kids.

2009-07-07T00:40:23Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The turban man and courtyard kids.

My friend, Iyarina and her sister. i love the blue eyes.

2009-07-06T14:07:36Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
My friend, Iyarina and her sister. i love the blue eyes.

This gentleman runs a vegetable market on Chicken Street - delicious food.

2009-02-23T01:14:01Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This gentleman runs a vegetable market on Chicken Street - delicious food.

The Afghani children in their traditional attire.

2009-07-06T15:49:59Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The Afghani children in their traditional attire.

Siblings. The little girl is just beautiful, typical Afghani genetics ! Her brother weighed in at 5 kg.

2009-07-06T14:47:13Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Siblings. The little girl is just beautiful, typical Afghani genetics ! Her brother weighed in at 5 kg.

The two abandoned babies after their "lunch" of Lactogen. Girl on right, boy on left. Aren't they beautiful ? They were both adopted within the last 24 hours. The "network" gets activated an ...

2009-07-06T14:03:04Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The two abandoned babies after their "lunch" of Lactogen. Girl on right, boy on left. Aren't they beautiful ? They were both adopted within the last 24 hours. The "network" gets activated an ...

Dr. Shaharbanu placing an umbilical venous catheter in an asphyxiated baby. Look forward a few pictures to see the baby going home!

2009-07-06T13:30:01Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Dr. Shaharbanu placing an umbilical venous catheter in an asphyxiated baby. Look forward a few pictures to see the baby going home!

Kabul Kids - they live in an area of Kabul that resembles biblical times - homes built into the mountainside, transportation by foot/donkey, no electricity, water by well. Aren't they beauti ...

2009-07-06T13:29:40Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Kabul Kids - they live in an area of Kabul that resembles biblical times - homes built into the mountainside, transportation by foot/donkey, no electricity, water by well. Aren't they beauti ...

This 8 year old has a new pair of sandals, He also has the chronic skin infection, Leishmaniasis. This is a major health problem for kids.

2009-02-23T01:15:09Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This 8 year old has a new pair of sandals, He also has the chronic skin infection, Leishmaniasis. This is a major health problem for kids.

A re-painted and high-cleaned nursery. Top to bottom scrubbing was done over a 24 hour period to get the place back to a perfect newborn environment. The babies in front are bundled and cove ...

2009-02-23T00:58:31Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
A re-painted and high-cleaned nursery. Top to bottom scrubbing was done over a 24 hour period to get the place back to a perfect newborn environment. The babies in front are bundled and cove ...

Our future-this little Afghan baby boy at age 4 hours: alert, vital signs all normal.

2009-02-23T01:02:03Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Our future-this little Afghan baby boy at age 4 hours: alert, vital signs all normal.

Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Author unknown.

2009-07-07T02:06:51Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Author unknown.

This is "Mr. Hollywood"

2009-07-06T14:55:11Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is "Mr. Hollywood"

Health Care. The mother of this child has 12 other children to care for in an economy where she is unemployed and unemployable because of illiteracy.The mother is critical for the family. Sh ...

2009-07-06T16:22:14Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Health Care. The mother of this child has 12 other children to care for in an economy where she is unemployed and unemployable because of illiteracy.The mother is critical for the family. Sh ...

Incredible Afghani eyes. She is an Allahuddin resident.

2009-07-06T15:41:03Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Incredible Afghani eyes. She is an Allahuddin resident.

The kids love the American Kennel Club books. They can relate to all of the pictures, have an opportunity to learn English and have something of their own.

2009-07-06T15:55:24Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The kids love the American Kennel Club books. They can relate to all of the pictures, have an opportunity to learn English and have something of their own.

She has never been to school, can't read or write but is the best jump-roper, has a "silly" sense of humor, loves crayons, markers and colorful sweaters.I think she is absolutely beautiful a ...

2009-07-06T15:53:28Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
She has never been to school, can't read or write but is the best jump-roper, has a "silly" sense of humor, loves crayons, markers and colorful sweaters.I think she is absolutely beautiful a ...

This is a better picture of teens in Afghanistan. Good lookin' Afghanis!

2009-07-06T15:08:07Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is a better picture of teens in Afghanistan. Good lookin' Afghanis!

The children of a family in Kalia Kashif enjoyed their treasures. See the next photo.

2009-07-06T14:35:54Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The children of a family in Kalia Kashif enjoyed their treasures. See the next photo.

This is one of the best - triplets. 2 girls and 1 boy. Check out the next picture of the "family".

2009-07-06T13:22:39Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is one of the best - triplets. 2 girls and 1 boy. Check out the next picture of the "family".

Everyone works in Afghanistan. This little one is holding tight on her mask.

2009-07-06T13:24:59Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Everyone works in Afghanistan. This little one is holding tight on her mask.

The cleaning lady and "her" grandchild.

2009-07-06T13:44:11Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The cleaning lady and "her" grandchild.

School girls waiting for the bus.

2009-07-06T13:30:51Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
School girls waiting for the bus.

This is my little friend, Iyarina and her baby sister. Iyarina spends all day/night at the hospital caring for her sibling while her mother cares for an ailing grandmother. She is 10 years o ...

2009-07-06T13:19:32Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is my little friend, Iyarina and her baby sister. Iyarina spends all day/night at the hospital caring for her sibling while her mother cares for an ailing grandmother. She is 10 years o ...

This is a mother from the Pashtun tribe. Her eyes are closed because she is demonstrating why they believe in using the coal to create eyeliner and eyebrows - for assure growth !

2009-07-06T14:25:14Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is a mother from the Pashtun tribe. Her eyes are closed because she is demonstrating why they believe in using the coal to create eyeliner and eyebrows - for assure growth !

Here the mother got a bag of shoes. I cannot describe the gratefulness.

2009-07-06T21:18:06Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here the mother got a bag of shoes. I cannot describe the gratefulness.

One of the NICU babies. Only care is thermoregulation, NG or IV feeds, antibiotics.

2009-02-23T00:19:57Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
One of the NICU babies. Only care is thermoregulation, NG or IV feeds, antibiotics.

This is Afghanistan's tragedy. For all of you who are parents, the older girl is 18, the younger 3. They are related. The oldest has never been educated, she is orphaned and stays at home ca ...

2009-07-07T00:16:58Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is Afghanistan's tragedy. For all of you who are parents, the older girl is 18, the younger 3. They are related. The oldest has never been educated, she is orphaned and stays at home ca ...

Here is a baby of the family who invited me - a "Pashtoon" baby !

2009-07-06T23:34:28Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here is a baby of the family who invited me - a "Pashtoon" baby !

The best artist in Kabul. He is standing beside his latest work.

2009-02-23T01:14:48Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The best artist in Kabul. He is standing beside his latest work.

She is showing me a coloring page from this summer. Coloring books are still treasured - particularly animal pictures.

2009-02-23T01:13:53Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
She is showing me a coloring page from this summer. Coloring books are still treasured - particularly animal pictures.

Here is our Afghan lunch with the attendings, Craig Hostetler from DHHS. There were many other important players there. The food was GREAT.

2009-02-23T01:19:54Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here is our Afghan lunch with the attendings, Craig Hostetler from DHHS. There were many other important players there. The food was GREAT.

One group of other "kid guests" at the wedding party.

2009-07-06T21:29:40Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
One group of other "kid guests" at the wedding party.

Comfort and protection. These little ones were left as 'abandoned' for 6 days until adopted. Afghan is a society that cherishes children.We need to extend the same comfort and protection to ...

2009-07-06T16:07:48Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Comfort and protection. These little ones were left as 'abandoned' for 6 days until adopted. Afghan is a society that cherishes children.We need to extend the same comfort and protection to ...

This is a dear friend and pediatric intensivist/neonatologist, Dr. Raisa.. This is also her home, totally bombed out by repeated missle attacks. she told me she lives in a tent - in a way sh ...

2009-07-06T14:27:04Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is a dear friend and pediatric intensivist/neonatologist, Dr. Raisa.. This is also her home, totally bombed out by repeated missle attacks. she told me she lives in a tent - in a way sh ...

Surveillance.Children work to help multi-generational family systems. The majority of the population lives on less than $1.00 US per day.Population statistics will help determine how many ch ...

2009-07-06T16:29:38Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Surveillance.Children work to help multi-generational family systems. The majority of the population lives on less than $1.00 US per day.Population statistics will help determine how many ch ...

Here is Clyde Parkis, admistrative volunteer faculty. Thanks to Clyde, my first 20 boxes of shoes were delivered from the military base to my room - and on to the kids. First week - 20 boxes ...

2009-02-23T01:13:03Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here is Clyde Parkis, admistrative volunteer faculty. Thanks to Clyde, my first 20 boxes of shoes were delivered from the military base to my room - and on to the kids. First week - 20 boxes ...

District Hospital, Newborn Nursery, Jalalabad

2008-09-24T08:09:40Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
District Hospital, Newborn Nursery, Jalalabad

The other half on the "Best Nursery in Afghanistan"! Resuscitation area. CLEAN and NO FLIES.

2009-07-06T13:57:55Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The other half on the "Best Nursery in Afghanistan"! Resuscitation area. CLEAN and NO FLIES.

Clinical discussion with Dr.Mary Dott (EIS officer from CDC), RBH pediatricians about whether a baby with face presentation also has abnormal features. One of our major efforts is in the com ...

2009-07-06T15:02:11Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Clinical discussion with Dr.Mary Dott (EIS officer from CDC), RBH pediatricians about whether a baby with face presentation also has abnormal features. One of our major efforts is in the com ...

This is how teens in Afghanistan spend their summers. Village of Kalia Kasif to the west of Kabul.

2009-07-06T14:32:42Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is how teens in Afghanistan spend their summers. Village of Kalia Kasif to the west of Kabul.

I named this peas in a pod. 2 unrelated babies spending a few hours in the nursery.

2009-07-06T14:57:09Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
I named this peas in a pod. 2 unrelated babies spending a few hours in the nursery.

This older man lives alone 1/2 block from our house. I see him every day, laying on his bed (this is the entire house - size equivalent to a large box - 3 walls, a roof, no door). I asked Ra ...

2009-07-06T14:30:11Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This older man lives alone 1/2 block from our house. I see him every day, laying on his bed (this is the entire house - size equivalent to a large box - 3 walls, a roof, no door). I asked Ra ...

Kite flying on a beautiful Friday. Apparently there is a terrific book titled, "Kite Runner" written by an Afghani author who spent his childhood here. A must read !

2009-07-06T14:30:35Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Kite flying on a beautiful Friday. Apparently there is a terrific book titled, "Kite Runner" written by an Afghani author who spent his childhood here. A must read !

On the way to Indira Gandhi Children's hospital for continued neonatal care. We wrap the babies in yellow polarfleece for 1) warmth and 2) easy identification/access to the hospital.

2009-07-06T14:45:17Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
On the way to Indira Gandhi Children's hospital for continued neonatal care. We wrap the babies in yellow polarfleece for 1) warmth and 2) easy identification/access to the hospital.

This young boy owns/runs this shop. Notice his merchandise and his "chair". The bottom is made out of plastic strips(woven together) from the trash. Aren't these kids creative ?

2009-07-06T15:23:57Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This young boy owns/runs this shop. Notice his merchandise and his "chair". The bottom is made out of plastic strips(woven together) from the trash. Aren't these kids creative ?

Skin diseases. I gave this little boy's mom shampoo the day before because his head was CRAWLING with lice. He was wearing a baseball cap and I told her to throw it away. Less lice today, bu ...

2009-07-06T15:07:58Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Skin diseases. I gave this little boy's mom shampoo the day before because his head was CRAWLING with lice. He was wearing a baseball cap and I told her to throw it away. Less lice today, bu ...

Here are 2 teenage girls, not willing to have their full faces exposed. Believe me, they are beautiful young ladies. Again, they are uneducated and have a future quite predictable: marriage ...

2009-07-06T16:04:55Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here are 2 teenage girls, not willing to have their full faces exposed. Believe me, they are beautiful young ladies. Again, they are uneducated and have a future quite predictable: marriage ...

I call her "White Angel". She was the model breast-feeder for our education program-just 2 hours old.

2009-07-06T15:42:41Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
I call her "White Angel". She was the model breast-feeder for our education program-just 2 hours old.

This is the Pediatric ICU at Indira Ghandi Children's Hospital - all meningitis. Limited medications, few life-saving devices - just mask O2, IVs.

2009-07-06T15:06:45Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is the Pediatric ICU at Indira Ghandi Children's Hospital - all meningitis. Limited medications, few life-saving devices - just mask O2, IVs.

Continuing to advance the pediatric dept. at RBH. Dr. Mojadidi teaching intubation in the resuscitation area of nursery.

2009-07-06T14:22:02Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Continuing to advance the pediatric dept. at RBH. Dr. Mojadidi teaching intubation in the resuscitation area of nursery.

Me with my dessert bowl full of fruit. The peaches are extraordinary.

2009-07-06T14:59:04Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Me with my dessert bowl full of fruit. The peaches are extraordinary.

Preemie baby getting ready to go home. He was a good breast-feeder despite his tiny size (1500 gms.)

2009-07-06T13:59:24Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Preemie baby getting ready to go home. He was a good breast-feeder despite his tiny size (1500 gms.)

Two in an incubator when it gets crowded. Notice the "flannel" wrap on the sleeping one. The other baby has his big feet in the picture !

2009-07-06T13:17:32Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Two in an incubator when it gets crowded. Notice the "flannel" wrap on the sleeping one. The other baby has his big feet in the picture !

New mother and her baby (first born). The baby looks like a doll, perfect in every way. Notice the "Afghani Tea" at her head. This tea is great......all moms are given tea by relatives who m ...

2009-07-06T13:31:14Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
New mother and her baby (first born). The baby looks like a doll, perfect in every way. Notice the "Afghani Tea" at her head. This tea is great......all moms are given tea by relatives who m ...

Here is the "lady at the door". Her job is difficult because she allows people in or keeps them out. I get hugs/kisses from her 3 times/day. She's like a grandmother.

2009-07-06T13:15:21Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Here is the "lady at the door". Her job is difficult because she allows people in or keeps them out. I get hugs/kisses from her 3 times/day. She's like a grandmother.

Big brother and his newborn sibling.

2009-07-06T13:54:37Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Big brother and his newborn sibling.

One of our frequent nursery admissions who was successfully resuscitated with simple airway/ventilation.

2009-07-06T13:21:14Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
One of our frequent nursery admissions who was successfully resuscitated with simple airway/ventilation.

Dr. Shaharbanu saying good-bye to the severe meconium aspiration baby in the previous picture (UVC).

2009-07-06T13:49:55Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Dr. Shaharbanu saying good-bye to the severe meconium aspiration baby in the previous picture (UVC).

Mrs. Myers (wife of General Meyers) visited RBH on July 30th. I offered her one of out Afghani babies to admire/hold (the baby's family is Toopiley and they live in Grasdiez province). Rahim ...

2009-07-06T13:48:48Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Mrs. Myers (wife of General Meyers) visited RBH on July 30th. I offered her one of out Afghani babies to admire/hold (the baby's family is Toopiley and they live in Grasdiez province). Rahim ...

July 30th babies born in one hour at RBH-all content waiting to be cradled by family.

2009-07-06T13:49:06Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
July 30th babies born in one hour at RBH-all content waiting to be cradled by family.

This is young mother is deaf as a result of bombing when she was 5 years old. Despite her disability and illiteracy, her smile and non-verbal communication are incredible. Below is a pictur ...

2009-07-06T14:34:03Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is young mother is deaf as a result of bombing when she was 5 years old. Despite her disability and illiteracy, her smile and non-verbal communication are incredible. Below is a pictur ...

This is Raheem after he received my treatment in the nursery: phisohex soak, bactroban, Cefzil and tylenol. He was a stellar patient. I hope to cure his very bad ear cellulitis.

2009-07-06T15:52:48Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is Raheem after he received my treatment in the nursery: phisohex soak, bactroban, Cefzil and tylenol. He was a stellar patient. I hope to cure his very bad ear cellulitis.

One of the boys' rooms - meticulous, cheerful and nurturing. Allahuddin Orphanage, Kabul.

2009-07-06T15:47:05Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
One of the boys' rooms - meticulous, cheerful and nurturing. Allahuddin Orphanage, Kabul.

Kids love their new shoes (and socks). Thank you .

2009-07-06T15:26:03Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Kids love their new shoes (and socks). Thank you .

Dr. Fahima teaching the skill lab on intubation.

2009-02-23T00:48:18Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Dr. Fahima teaching the skill lab on intubation.

Our abandoned baby - still in the nursery after 2 weeks,

2009-07-06T22:31:37Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Our abandoned baby - still in the nursery after 2 weeks,

Shoes.......mean so much.

2009-07-06T23:11:26Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Shoes.......mean so much.

This is Hugh from Woods' Academy - a big thank you.

2009-02-23T00:49:44Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is Hugh from Woods' Academy - a big thank you.

Outside the house we gave shoes away.

2009-02-23T00:48:38Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Outside the house we gave shoes away.

More shoe recipients.

2009-02-23T00:48:35Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
More shoe recipients.

This is baby 10 for the family - a sister !

2009-07-06T23:57:47Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is baby 10 for the family - a sister !

A meat market (notice the "live" goat) in Paghman.

2009-07-07T02:54:18Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
A meat market (notice the "live" goat) in Paghman.

Indira Gandhi Neonatal Unit - A very low resource unit, only 1 oxygen tank, 1 sink, no standardized equipment and critically ill babies. Mothers must accompany each baby making the room crow ...

2009-02-23T00:19:59Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Indira Gandhi Neonatal Unit - A very low resource unit, only 1 oxygen tank, 1 sink, no standardized equipment and critically ill babies. Mothers must accompany each baby making the room crow ...

This is for Emma Lawrence-Yee of Kalispell, Montana. Nargas (11 years old) enjoys your donated fleece jacket. Thank you.

2009-07-07T07:26:40Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is for Emma Lawrence-Yee of Kalispell, Montana. Nargas (11 years old) enjoys your donated fleece jacket. Thank you.

Shopping in Kabul, never under-estimate the power of women shopping for a bargain. The weather is steadily warming and days are beautiful here.

2009-02-23T00:53:22Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Shopping in Kabul, never under-estimate the power of women shopping for a bargain. The weather is steadily warming and days are beautiful here.

"Do more than belong, participate. Do more than care, help. Do more than believe, practice. Do more than be fair, be kind. Do more than dream, work." -W.A. Ward

2009-02-23T01:00:09Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
"Do more than belong, participate. Do more than care, help. Do more than believe, practice. Do more than be fair, be kind. Do more than dream, work." -W.A. Ward

This is one of my favorite Afghan citizens. He is too old to donate blood but agreed to be the spokesman for blood donations by men. He is very poor and heads a huge household , working long ...

2009-02-23T01:12:52Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This is one of my favorite Afghan citizens. He is too old to donate blood but agreed to be the spokesman for blood donations by men. He is very poor and heads a huge household , working long ...

Major Jane Garza, also RN from San Antonio, Texas serving in Kabul until 2/04. Jane ("Chica") is terrific - spent many hours at RBH - half of those scrubbing !!

2009-02-23T03:20:39Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Major Jane Garza, also RN from San Antonio, Texas serving in Kabul until 2/04. Jane ("Chica") is terrific - spent many hours at RBH - half of those scrubbing !!

All ten reasons why it is great to be in Afghanistan. The future.

2009-07-06T21:44:00Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
All ten reasons why it is great to be in Afghanistan. The future.

This girl had her sandals (and bare feet) replaced with a great pair of new black boots from a Woods Academy student. She is holding the picture and was greatly appreciative.

2009-07-06T21:59:08Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This girl had her sandals (and bare feet) replaced with a great pair of new black boots from a Woods Academy student. She is holding the picture and was greatly appreciative.

This just shows the need. This toddler is in a room that is cold despite the wood stove.

2009-07-06T21:16:51Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This just shows the need. This toddler is in a room that is cold despite the wood stove.

The first recipient, Omar who is 6 years old.

2009-02-23T01:23:05Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
The first recipient, Omar who is 6 years old.

This mother is from an outlying village and has 5 children. She was picking out the ones that would fit. I left 10 boxes with Pashtoon. She has had requests for shoes from people who heard a ...

2009-07-06T21:22:48Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
This mother is from an outlying village and has 5 children. She was picking out the ones that would fit. I left 10 boxes with Pashtoon. She has had requests for shoes from people who heard a ...

Bazaar in Kabul.

2009-07-06T21:32:18Z

Ellyn Cavanagh (afghan)
Bazaar in Kabul.