Bridging Global Care with Community Wisdom
Cascadia–Kigatto Community Health Clinic
OUR IMPACT TO DATE
Back‑to‑school supplies have been provided for five rural schools.
2023
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Two clean borehole wells were built; one funded by Mama Mary Rossi and the other through the “A Well for Wellness in Umar’s Village” GoFundMe; bringing safe water to hundreds of families
Together with the people of Kigatto and the surrounding villages, we have already taken important steps toward a healthier, stronger community:
May 3, 2026
Training began for local Village /community Health Workers, equipping them with essential skills to support families and strengthen community‑level care.
“Umar’s language was easy for us. Even the English manual; my son read it to me, and I understood it.” - Sheik Musa
April 2026
The Community Health Workers Training Manual, developed by Umar using OHSU Public Health and OHSU School of Nursing guidelines, was officially launched. It promotes evidence‑based, culturally responsive care and was reviewed by community members for clarity and relevance.
"I don’t trust vaccines. But I trust Umar. He is our son. When the clinic opens, all my children will be vaccinated there.” — Village Elder
2026
Land for the clinic is secured, and construction is nearly complete as we prepare to open in August 2026.
"This clinic is ours. We built it with our own hands. Before now, no one ever came to teach us health care in our own language. But our son, together with his friends from America, has done it for us.” — Mr. Kifa Omusana Ismail