Sisters of the Poor of Abakaliki

Providing proper medical care is challenging, even in a society with providers galore. But medical care is nearly impossible in a region where poverty is rampant. The Sisters of the Poor of Abakaliki address this reality. They make their needs known to God and trust in His loving care for the poor. They have built a clinic that offers medical care of all types to anyone in need. Not because it is their job, but because it is their calling. They also work with local physicians and hospitals to provide care for those who cannot be treated in the clinic.

Offering assistance to pregnant women in an impoverished environment is literally a matter of life and death. Sister Ursula and the Sisters of the Poor believe they are called to take care of the unborn and the mothers-to-be who are carrying the next generation. They provide prenatal care such as exams and vitamin supplements. They educate girls and women in hygiene and care of children. They teach the skill so they will be able to work and provide for themselves and their children.

Maybe we take for granted what we have available to us. Maybe we should be willing to sacrifice for others. The Sisters of the Poor are living this mission by providing nutritious meals to the poorest of the poor. You might be surprised to learn that much of the food they give has been obtained by begging.