Vitamin C
Hygiene Kits
Vitamin Project
Need
Nomadicare found kids with bleeding gums in the Dukha project in 2002. Their diet does not include vegetables or greens needed to prevent scurvy.
Program
Each year Nomadicare delivers a year's supply of Vitamin C to the 250 nomadic reindeer herders in the East and West Taiga of Khovsgol.
Impact
No bleeding gums have been seen. Herders report fewer colds and coughs during the winter when the temperature is often -30 degrees F.
Future
Continue to research ways for Dukha herders to get natural vitamin C. Until then, provide supplements each year.
Hygiene Kits For Dukha Reindeer Herders
Need
Supplies to promote health.
Program
Provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, moisturize, lip balm, sunscreen, candles, matches, and flypaper to 55 nomadic reindeer herder families. Teach use.
Impact
Healthier self-care starting with the children.
Future
Continue providing kits and teaching health.