Comments on: plumpy nut.

By: MK

MK — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:31:22 +0000

I just came across this blog while doing some Plumpy’Nut Googling and was wondering whether you’ve considered Heifer International (http://www.heifer.org/) as an organization to donate to for a future project.

Their approach is to give families resources (e.g., goats, sheep, water buffalo, etc.) and training specific to their environment and needs to provide for themselves. As part of this program, recipients then “pass on the gift” by sharing the offspring of gift animals with others in need in their community. My husband and I are big supporters of Plumpy’Nut, as our hearts ache for those children and feel the pain their mothers must go through struggling to provide for them. At the same time, we admire the “teach a man to fish” approach Heifer takes, too.

By: Meghan Walsh

Meghan Walsh — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:10:50 +0000

Hi Jody. I’ve been a blog reader off and on through Tesi’s blog – and I just came home from ET with my son, who is named Zeke as well. Anyway, I just raised $16K for Plumpy’Nut through MSF – as part of the Ironman Triathalon Janus Charity Challenge (whew, a mouthful). I am very curious to know how you organized donations for Plumpy’Nut directly with UNICEF? We were able to get MSF to commit our donations to E. Africa and specifically to nutritional relief using Plumpy’Nut. I did 5 radio shows and some local news pieces – and my grassroots effort was amazing and rewarding and consuming and is a passion I plan on pursuing. So…I’d LOVE to hear from you – because community efforts are so key to living our passions and comittments. I’d love to hear from you (in all of our spare time, right?)

By: steffANY

steffANY — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:28:09 +0000

I had to become the master of making plumpy nut in order for the twins to get released from the hospital. It’s quite a cool thing.

By: Linny Best

Linny Best — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:25:44 +0000

I am in! Thanks for doing this. Can you send me your address so I can send a check too?!

By: Ashley Catlett

Ashley Catlett — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:58:35 +0000

Please send me your address so I can mail a check. My husband and I are adopting from Ethiopia so I keep up with your blog. We want to do something for the poor and for the orphans but are so overwhelmed. What are some organizations you recommend, since I have heard people get frustrated with UNICEF.

I appreciate your concise entries and beautiful photos! Keep it up!

Ashley in NC

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:31:21 +0000

OK so amazing – about a week ago, I got approved to do a fundraiser with unicef next month (apparently if you want to use their name/logo stuff in a public place – like our restaurant – you have to fill something out and get “approved”) and i specified that i want the money to go directly to plumpy nut -So I will be raising my own money here in Centralia, WA!
Go us!!
We are so on the same page right now!

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:21 +0000

Hi Jody,
I’m a total lurker who was given your blog by another adoptive mom. I see my struggles as an adoptive parent in your words…..they are just the words I could not find for myself. The blessings far outweigh the hard parts, but the hard parts are there nonetheless, and I appreciate your total honesty. I also grew up in Iowa so I enjoy the scenery from your yard….reminds me of my childhood. I’m in for Plumpynut! Please send me your snail mail and I’ll send a check. I’d never heard of plumpynut before now. What a great thing.
Tanya

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:18:03 +0000

I’m in. You write so eloquently and with such feeling and empathy. I am ready to commit to putting money aside each week to contribute. I will also commit to talking about Plumpynut on my blog (sorry. not much traffic there , but every bit counts). Thank you for your inspiration.

By: HollyAnn

HollyAnn — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:47:47 +0000

Plumpynut is cool! We are looking into it for our new orphanage and the villages around us! Go Jody! I am glad UNICEF will let you donate directly to Plumpynut! I have horror stories of personal experience with UNICEF! So never give money directly to them if you truly want to help the orphans!

By: Amy Taylor

Amy Taylor — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:37:33 +0000

Thanks Jody. I’d like to talk about Plumpynut on my blog too. Great idea!