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The World Bank confirms what public health workers already know - that coordinated TB testing of miners in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique would conserve resources and contain the spread of the disease. Now it is up to the governments of these 4 countries to coordinate their efforts for the health of the region.

Mass TB tests ‘would save billions’ Southern African countries could realise huge savings if they tested and treated all mineworkers in gold and platinum industries for TB, says World Bank study

A belated thanks to our volunteers who wrapped for a cause for us at that Barnes & Noble at the Prudential Center. We had a great crew who raised more than $1,500 by wrapping gifts and charming customers. Every dollar raised was donated to Touching Tiny Lives in Lesotho to cover costs of medicines and medical supplies for the children cared for by their dedicated team. Way to go!

In 2008-2009, SHARED funded a garden at Touching Tiny Lives, a safe house for children in Lesotho, including the planting of fruit trees. Fresh fruit is a delicacy in Lesotho, adding nutritional benefits and yummy flavor to the children's diet. The produce can be sold to generate cash for the organization that can use the proceeds to meet its other needs. After five long years, the trees are finally bearing fruit - literally and figuratively!