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Right now, besides from emergency things like finishing a report for paralyzed lion case, I am trying to organize my dog handler to attend “community animal health assistance” (course on basic veterinary knowledge and medicine). He has been extremely helpful in my work and it will benefit him in the future if he gets a official certificate from Trans Mara district veterinary department upon completion of his course. I really feel that it will give him more confidence in his work (as dog work in Maasai culture is something people look down upon) and community will look up to him when they know he is certified. Lesingo has never been to school in his life, so he can neither read nor write. He also do not know a word of English (just Kiswahili and Maasai language). This means I have to arrange a course which is taught everything in Kiswahili and classes which comprises of practicals only so he can get hands-on experience instead of textbook course. I have been considering his request for long time, but it was difficult to arrange a course with other people due to his problem with reading skill (most people who consider attending this course can read and write). I have inquired district veterinary department whether it will be possible for them to organize a course for someone who cannot read nor write. They told me it will be difficult, but just last week they gave me a quotation on how much it will cost to organize such a course. It will costs Ksh 33,000 (USD 550) which covers for his trainers (district veterinary officer and livestock officer) as well as their transport from district capital Kilgoris to training center in Lolgorian. Right now, I am tied up trying to raise funds to pay for Mara Conservancy ranger salaries for April. It will be wonderful if anybody can assist Lesingo with his course so he can get his first education at the age of 27!
7 Comments posted on "Lesingo Wants to go to School"
Wanda, Atlanta on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 am
I will give a donation today — hope I can mark for his school — I will try to comment.
Dr. Jesus Muro Figueres on April 22nd, 2008 at 8:09 am
Dear Asuka, be sure in one week i can arrange the total amount. He can give the incription today.
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 am
What a wonderful idea! Thank you Wanda and Dr. Figueres for making this possible. Asuka, please tell Lesingo, we wish him well.
Dana-Phoenix Arizona on April 22nd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
What a lovely smile Lesingo has. This is wonderful news about the schooling for him. I know he will be a great asset in helping you vaccinate the animals. Thank you to Wanda and Dr. Figueres for the sponsorship.
Jo Anne Naples Fl on April 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I am thrilled that he will be able to go to the school. I know that the items that Dana and I will bring in Sept will help him on his way.
sauwah on April 22nd, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Lesingo sure does have a beautiful smile! he is one strong man. Will he spay and neuter dogs and cats there too? domestic animals do bring diseases to the wild like rabies and feline distemper. i love cats; but hate to see them living where they should not.
asuka on April 23rd, 2008 at 2:32 am
Thank you everybody for your support! Lesingo will be so thrilled! Yes, now I have funds to get the autoclave so will be able to do spay and neuter of dogs/cats. I just have to organize the transport issue to Mara before I purchase it (I dont have a base in Nairobi so I cannot store it here). Post a comment
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