Tonight David and I were able to attend the dinner/fireside with the Collegium Aesculapium. It was held at the Hilton downtown and the quest speaker was Elder Gary E Stephenson of the Quorum of the Twelve. He spoke about LDS Charities and their mission and the work they do. It was an interesting perspective because he served as the Presiding Bishop of the church and he had first hand experience. He spoke specifically of 4 at risk populations throughout the world that the church has focused on and the work that they do specifically among these populations.
1) Those affected by natural disasters/emergencies
2) Mothers and infants during the 1st 1,000 days of life- resuscitation, immunizations
3) Primary (school) age kids- nutrition and clean drinking water
4) Those with disabilities
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