Church of the Good Samaritan, Pecs, Southern Transdanubia, Hungary, Europe

Painting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, St. Anthony Coptic church, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. Visiting a child headed family. Aromorach Sharon is the oldest girl and looks after her 6 younger siblings and her elederly grandmother. Her parents died of AIDS. Aged 14, she is a pupil of Obinya primary school. Sharon preparing a family meal by peeling sweet potatoes. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. Visiting Atoo Alice, 48, who has AIDS and suffers from depression. She lives with her 52-year-old sister Ventorina Ayo who is her primary care giver, and with her husband Michael. Michael and Ventorina are very loving and slo look after Alice's two children, Geoffrey and Enice, both of whom are epileptic. They have taken on a huge committment, and are helped by the Combonis who bring supplioes and food. Ventorina washing and dressing Alice. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. The Gwoke Ber AIDS support group. They keep up their spirits by music and dance, and also perform drama skits to teach about avioding AIDS in the local villages. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. Home based care from a volunteer with the Combonis. Ojok Andrew, 36, visiting Lalam Grace, 35, who has AIDS and suffers severe leg pain. He puts on rubber gloves and gives her a massage. PHOTO by Sean Sprague