There was another issue — in Ethiopia, mothers who commit crimes, must take their children to prison with them. Meaning, some children spend the first 18 years of their lives behind bars.
Meet Dr. Peter Nalos, saving millions of lives in Ethiopia, through surgery at the Bakersfield Heart Hospital surgery and changing lives through education in his spare time. It all started on a journey to one of his favorite places on earth-Africa, where animals roam free, where mother nature always puts on a show. Dr. Peter saw a desperate need for help and decided to dedicate his life to serving these people. He began by promoting the benefits of education. Today, more than 30 schools built by Nalos are in session with more under construction. Read more
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