On Sun May 3, 2009 the AFC had a successful outreach to Novar village in Mahaicony and Virginia Village in Cane Grove. The AFC team was made up of Members of Parliament Sheila Holder and Latchmin Punalall and also Sewnauth and Leah Punalall.
At Novar village we visited a Christian church called Christ for the Nation under the pastorate of Pastor Fidel Prince. Both of our MPs were given the opportunity to speak on the objectives, leadership and work of the AFC while Pastor Sewnauth Punalall spoke from the Bible on the subject “The Christian & Politics”. During our interaction with members after the close of the service we learnt of a few problems facing the people there. One related to a five year old boy who was infected with a debilitating skin infection soon after birth. From what was related to us this child needs better medical attention and we will bring this case to the attention of the minister of health.
At Virginia village, Cane Grove we met a number of struggling residents who once received public assistance from the government but were cut off. They included widows, disabled, and the sick. One case was of a man who was struck down by a mini-bus several years ago and being made a cripple. He received zero compensation from the owner and the matter was swept under the carpet. Another case was of a man whose feet were entangled by the rope from a wild horse roaming the streets. He was dragged by the animal and is now an amputee. These are cases that will be brought before the minister of human services and social security.
Each outreach which we undertake requires time, efforts and finance. As we continue to reach out to communities we look forward for assistance in this threefold area so that we can reach the masses with AFC’s message of hope and change.
