2016 Inside EMI - Sneak Peek

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FEATURES 12 The Sands of Galmi

by Rebekah Tsigonis EMI helps renew a 110-bed hospital in Niger's Sahel belt...

18 California to Cambodia

by Chad & Shanthi Gamble The story of the Gamble's trans-continental journey with EMI...

28 The Priceless Ones

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with Brian McConaghy Ratanak International's mission to restore victims of sex-trafficking in Cambodia...

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2016 EMI PROJECTS

EMI NEWS

Updates from the field.

Do you recognize the Majority World?

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05 From the CEO

by John Dallmann

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ARTICLES 36 EMI's Construction Workshop

by Erin Means Go inside EMI Uganda's construction workshop...

44 Haiti Arise

by Abby Smith A post-earthquake chapter with EMI...

50 Photo Contest #4 Mini Article

by Author Name Short Intro Here...

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EMI AROUND THE WORLD

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Learn more about the EMI Offices

EMI PROFILES 24 EMI Cambodia Launch Team 34 Staff Architect - Madhulika Baronia 42 Volunteer Engineer - Paul Berg 48 Intern Architect - Andrea Quinn

Iranya Moses, Land Surveyor

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EMI UGANDA

DOES YOUR WORLD LOOK UNFAMILIAR?

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Maps tell us about our world. The first maps told navigators about coastlines. This map was created to tell us about the "majority world." Each country (or groups of countries, as in the case of Europe) is scaled according to its share of the world's population as of 2009. That is why India & Asia are inflated, Africa is nearly unrecognizable, and North America has shrunk. The highlighted countries are where EMI was active in 2016.

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By Rebekah Tsigonis / EMI MENA / Niger

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hospital is now a referral center for central Niger and the surrounding countries. Galmi Hospital has grown to 160 beds and an average of 300 outpatients are seen every day.

of the last Cessna 182 touched down. The harmattan (prevailing dust-filled winds) obstructed visibility, and the accompanying gusts made for an exciting landing.

The multinational staff of Galmi Hospital welcomed Traveling during Niger’s ‘cool’ season, the days were us on the runway. They were eager to reconnect with typically 90° F. Intense harmattan winds left noses EMI and review the design needs of their hospital. plugged and heels cracked. During the tour of the On our walk to the guesthouse, I remember one of Google Maps Satellite Image, May 2016 hospital grounds, southern Niger was light-heartedly them mentioning, “It’s hard to shake the sands of called a ‘security sandwich.’ The reference was to Galmi from your feet.” this region’s position between Al Qaeda (north) and Boko Haram (east). This combination of political Galmi Hospital is managed by Serving in Mission instability and extreme dry heat makes Niger a place (SIM) and began operation in 1950 on the periphery only for the courageous of heart. of Galmi village. Located just north of the Nigerian border in the Sahel belt of south-central Niger, the

N'Djamena, Chad

Photographer: Renee Wiebe February 2016, Galmi, Niger In a strong family-based culture, it is the norm for a family member to accompany the patient through the entire treatment process. Ibrahim and Ibrou-salehou wait for the treatment of a relative in the waiting area of the EMI-designed surgery ward.

Photographer: Renee Wiebe February 2016, Galmi, Niger Nigerien midwives Rabi and Ruth watch over premature twins in the observation room of the EMI-designed OB ward. Speaking about the new building, they said, "It is far better - there are many big rooms with plenty of space and good ventilation."

Surgical Ward

Obstetrics Ward

Photo: Rebekah Tisgonis The bright paint colors and natural lighting from the clerestory windows in the EMI designed surgery ward create an enjoyable atmosphere in an otherwise stressful setting.

Designed (EMI Canada)

Sept. 2007

Completed

2012

Cost (USD)

$350,000

Area (m2)

1000

No. of Beds

41

Procedures per Year

5300 (Main OT)

The staff and volunteers at Galmi Hospital certainly fit this category. They see the desperate needs of Niger. And they see the narrow window of opportunity where sharing the gospel is permitted in Niger.

EMI’s partnership with Galmi began in 2007. The task was to redevelop the original hospital core while maintaining its full functionality. The existing hospital was operational but tight on space. It was also deteriorating from years of use in a harsh desert climate. EMI proposed a new, phased master plan and prepared construction drawings for a now-completed surgical ward and toilet block. It was during this initial visit that EMI committed to support the ongoing redevelopment at Galmi. In 2011, EMI returned to design a new obstetrics (OB) ward. Today, the midwives working in that OB ward are grateful. This year, EMI architects revised the master plan and again developed designs – this time for a new medical ward and improvements to several existing buildings. And EMI engineers assessed electrical, structural, and water systems to recommend critical infrastructure improvements at Galmi.

Galmi Hospital continues its mission ‘to glorify the name of Jesus by demonstrating the love of God through physical and spiritual healing, proclaiming the gospel, and making disciples.’ In turn, it is this mission that has captivated the hearts of three EMI teams. It keeps calling us back to play our part in maintaining a functional hospital in the Sahel.

Once exposed to Niger’s resilient people, desperate need, and impending harvest, it truly is hard to shake the sands of Galmi from your feet

Designed (EMI Canada)

Feb. 2011

Completed

2013

Cost (USD)

$245,000

Area (m2)

700

No. of Beds

32

Babies Delivered in 2015

1120

Photo: Cory Cragle The new EMI-designed OB Ward has improved patient care and outcomes at Galmi Hospital in an area which is predominantly Muslim. It is common for patients to rest and get fresh air in the wide veranda spaces.

MENA PROJECT NO. 12059 FEBRUARY 2016

PROJECT TEAM Project Leader : tttttttttt XXXXX XXXXX ttttttttt Project Leader : XXXX XXXXX ttttttt tttttttttt Cory Cragle John Dallmann Evan Forbes David Ghobrial Pat Krochina Dave Onstad Rebekah Tsigonis Kathleen Wassenaar Nathan Wiebe Renee Wiebe

TEAM DISCIPLINES Engineers

Architects

Team Support

NIGER Galmi

INTERN Pray that God would call students from every nation to apply their technical education in His Kingdom.

An EMI Internship sets the stage in a young professional’s life for a generous, Kingdom-focused career. Help make it possible with a gift to the Intern Program. emiworld.org/donate.php

Be an EMI Intern in one of our worldwide offices. We’ll show you how to use your gifts to design a world of hope. Write us today! emiworld.org/internapp.php

PROFILE

ANDREA QUINN, EMI INTERN

ABOUT ANDREA

BIRTHPLACE : London, ON, Canada PROFESSION : Architecture INTERNED IN : 2016

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." Matthew 16:24-25 (NIV)

One of the most exciting experiences

during my internship in Uganda was being involved in the Amazima School project. Reading Kisses from Katie, by Katie Davis – the founder of Amazima Ministries, inspired me to pursue missions in the first place. I didn’t know EMI and Amazima were working together until after I had been accepted for this internship. To my utter delight, and by the working of God’s hands, I was placed on the Amazima Phase 2 design team. I visited the construction site in Jinja, participated in meetings with Amazima staff, and even met Katie Davis.

At EMI I grew personally, professionally, and spiritually as I worked with the diverse office staff.

People went out of their way to take care of each other. I have never felt so much a part of a family in a professional setting. We built lasting and impactful relationships, and we served ministry partners who are truly acting as the hands and feet of Jesus in Uganda. It was a true privilege to share life with so many beautiful people.

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