A second group of 12 traditional birth attendants have been selected and will begin training in June, under trainer Hazel Cayetano of the Toledo District Ministry of Health. Plenty support trainer, Christina Kahlou, will be joining the project in July from Canada. Along with providing logistical and classroom support, Christina will also work directly with trainees in their home villages.

Unitarian Women’s group funds clean water in Belize

Thanks to Diana Mendelsohn and the Central Midwest District Women and Religion Committee of Illinois, who have raised $1500 for a Plenty clean water project in Belize. Their group worked overtime raising funds, first by organizing a “Woman Spirit” conference in January and then by producing a CD of their women’s drum and singing circle, with all proceeds designated to the project. CDs are for sale! Contact Plenty for more info.

New Plenty T-shirts now available in royal blue and natural (off-white) colors with the Plenty world flower logo in four colors. Adult sizes S-M-L-XL cost $15 plus $2 shipping.