It's not the Berlin airlift or a government operated disaster relief program. Here's the inside story of one aspect of Project Joseph that most never hear about. In addition to the feeding programs in Venezuela, we operate a transport program of medicines, food, formula, rehydration packs, Bibles, clothes, and supplies. The Venezuelan government refuses to allow the entry of humanitarian relief so it's up to a dedicated army of workers to ship the aid by box or suitcase by courier, taxi, canoe, foot, and finally by bus. Here's the story of some meds donated in Bogota that ended up in Calabozo just in time for a child with a broken arm. 
It starts with a donation and preparation for shipping. The supplies are shipped by courier or carried by bus from Bogota to Arauca, Colombia which is on the border with Venezuela. They are picked up by workers who carry them by car to the river. They are then taken across the river by motorized canoe. There is a kilometer hike with the boxes to a small Venezuelan village where they are loaded in a car or bus. After a 14 hour trip, they finally arrive in Calabozo at 2 am. The supplies and meds are delivered to a young boy with a broken arm. Patients with diabetes, seizures, hypertension, along with others receive their meds. There might be formula for babies, clothes for children, or Bibles. Day by Day. Box by Box. Unknown heroes are transporting humanitarian aid to the needy in the midst of a crisis in Venezuela.  |
| It's worth it!! Thanks for your support and prayers. The Powell Family Bogota, Colombia |
