With the 4 new MKI Trainers of Soweto
With the representative of the Dutch Ambassador
and Jackie Schoeman, Executive Director of Cotland
It was an unforgettable beautiful day yesterday, Tuesday may 12th in Soweto.
So many people showed up for the grand opening and the celebration of a very special partnership between MKI and Cotland
African ladies dressed in their finest traditional dresses were dancing and singing under a sunny blue sky.
The Dutch Ambassador was represented and the audience enjoyed the personal message from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
"I am deeply sorry that I will not be able to participate at the opening ceremony of the MKI Health Information Centre at Cotland ion Soweto.
But let me start by saying that I will be there with all of you in spirit.
I am very excited that the Medical Knowledge Institute, with whom I am proudly associated, has entered into a healthcare education partnership with Cotland, one of South Africa's oldest and most well-loved children's charities.
I am well aware of the activities of both organization and applaud their partnership.
The MKI Health Information Centre have proved to be very successful, a very simple grassroots centre, that offer a variety of training courses which impact different life skills and provide contacts with relevant support and information. The centres are creating a critical mass of trainers who will continue to empower their local communities. The Medical Knowledge Institute acts from the premise that healthcare is a human right. Its programs are designed to improve the quality and values of life.
Cotlands, founded in 1926 was originally created as a care center for unwed mothers and their infants, and over the years has evolved into a shelter for abused, abandoned, HIV positive, orphaned and terminally ill children from birth to fourteen years of age.
The activity of Cotlands has reflected the changing needs of our society and has increased both the quality and quantity of services provided. Today's Cotlands has identified and urgent need to care for children directly impacted by HIV AIDS and other public health diseases. That is why I support this partnership between the Medical Knowledge Institute (MKI) and Cotlands.
Successful partnerships are built on trust, shared vales, and a clearly articulated vision of outcomes and this partnership between Cotlands and MKI is one of them.
I salute Jackie Schoeman, Cotlands Executive Director and my good friend for many years now, Dr. Harold E. Robles, President of the Medical Knowledge Institute for presenting Sowetans with a Health Information Centre where they will be able to receive relevant healthcare education and information so desperately needed.
The creation of an MKI Health Information Centre is not only powerful for the community of Soweto it is also most powerful health prevention tool for all.
I wish all those involved with Cotland and MKI my very best wishes.
May both organisation continue to serve the people f my wonderful country.
God Bless you all.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
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