LifeNets NEWS IN 2003

Dr. Vasil Pasichnyk and his wife Dr. Natalia Zenchenko visit Indiana September 5-13 and connect with doctors and rehabilitation centers. See press release. Dr. Pasichnyk was the head pediatrician in the Chernobyl area during the time of the accident and since has established unique center of rehabilitation for children. Check out our Chernobyl section on this site (August 29)
Jonathan McClure (15), places 10th in a National Competition for National History Day with his senior individual documentary entitled "Nowhere to Hide: A Look At the Chernobyl Disaster."   He received the Outstanding State Entry award for the senior divisionMORE Also read about his Eagle Scout project that will connect Riley doctors with Chernobyl. See the 10-minute award-winning video by clicking here! (August 29)!  
In Guatemala the first Overlock Commercial Sewing machine is up and running and providing a living. in addition, ten Guatemalans are helped with the Developing Nations Scholarship FundMORE (July 25)
Filipinos from Leyte benefiting from LifeNets Livelihood Development Program by raising goats, opening variety store and making cocoa tablets. Read more (July 19)
United Youth Camp Philippines - May 18-29.    LifeNets helped supply mountain bikes, inline skates and more for camp this year.  Read report. (posted July 19, 2003)   (July 19)
Ambassador Bible Center sponsors LifeNets Charity Evening Sunday, July 13 and raises more than $2150.00 for the Developing Nations Scholarship Fund helping send more than 40 students to universities in their own countries. See more pictures and story! (July 15)
LifeNets drills well in Nyanyara, Malawi that serves more than 60 people in community that carried water for two miles previously. Project completed! MORE (July 7)
New LifeNets bi-monthly newsletter LIFELINES is mailed out June 4.  See it online...if you haven't received it in the mail, you can order your free copy here. (June 15)
Volunteer ABC students help distribute white shirts, glasses, flashlights, personal care items and much more that have found their way back through ministers attending the General Conference of Elders on May 4-5, 2003.  Read More along with more photos. (May 25)
Ozzie G. Engelbart MEMORIAL YOUTH FUND SPONSORS TWO CAMPERS FROM THE PHILIPPINES to the United States  (May 21)
Thanks to all who helped buy this vehicle to bring humanitarian aid to Mumbwa, Zambia. Read about our continuing work in Zambia (April 27)
In Guatemala LifeNets continues to improve habitat and support livelihood development in Peten and San Marcos.  Read MORE and see more photos. Thanks for helping with these projects! (April 26)
LifeNets gives away nearly 30 wheelchairs. Read progress report and stories about recipients (April 15)
Livelihood Development Program helps create jobs for unemployed Colombians.  Read about the Sierra project right here (April 4)
Newest LifeNets Livelihood Development Project augments income for several Filipino families.  LifeNets provides loans to buy goats make cocoa tablets and purchase fishing gear.  This project is making a difference in people's standard of living. (posted April 4, 2003
Interview by WISH-TV reporter Karen Hensel on February 13
LifeNets mission that took seven Hoosiers from Central Indiana to Chernobyl. We plan to send 20 ton container to Chernobyl shortly. MORE