They filmed the experience of the group as they learned about the importance of the work undertaken by the Nasio Trust. Find out more and hear from Moses, the child who started it all 15 years ago - in this great video.
Find Out MoreAt the end of 2016 we were lucky enough to have the nice people from BBC South Today follow a group of young people to Western Kenya.
In this episode they shine a light on healthcare in Musanda as the young people help our staff to treat people for jiggers. Find out more in the video below presemted by Adina Campbell UK correspondent.
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"The Nasio Trust has helped me possess what I never had. I pray to God that he may bless our sponsors abundantly for their good heart. I thank The Nasio Trust for their great determination."Douglas Osore (supported by Nasio)
As many of our supporters may know, we regularly welcome interns from Oxford University to come and work with us for a period at The Nasio Trust.
Over the years – these groups of interns have been responsible for some incredible ideas that have repeatedly helped us take the charity to the next level in the ongoing fight to break the cycle of poverty.
Let’s look back over the previous period and take a moment to celebrate the things you have helped us to achieve.
We've also produced a simple infographic illustrating some of the highlights!
Jiggers are initially thought to come from Central and South America, the jigger parasite found its way to Africa, likely through human migration. Once it burrows into the skin – most commonly in the feet – it causes severe inflammation, ulceration, and unbearable itching.
Left untreated, the infection can escalate to tetanus, gangrene, or even the loss of limbs.