Month: November 2009
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John and Alan in Malawi
John Challis and Alan Laverock have returned to Malawi for a short visit in order to monitor progress on the water wells project and hold discussions with various bodies on projects to be undertaken in 2010. John will be discussing holding technical workshops and x-ray training in Lilongwe with CHAM (Christian Hospitals Association of Malawi)…
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Farewell to Container FCL65 and to Liz
On Wednesday, 18th November FLC65 was loaded at Strachur and set off on the long journey to Ekwendeni. On board were over 1100 boxes and packages including an x-ray unit for Embangweni Hospital, blood bank, other hospital supplies, wheelchair, water tanks, tools, blankets and clothing, books and educational supplies, toys and teddies. The rain, which poured…
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Water Wells Project
One of the objects of Chris Challis’s visit to Malawi in June was to finish a survey of wells in the Ekwendeni district. Many were found to be defective – some with minor problems, but about 40% were in need of major repair. Funds have now been donated to undertake a water well maintenance project…
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Ox Plough for Jumbo
Funds raised were used to provide a plough and ridger for the villagers of Jumbo, a village approximately 30 miles northeast of Ekwendeni. Villagers already owned a pair of bullocks which were used to pull a cart. They are now able to plough in 8 days the ground that formerly took around 10 weeks to prepare…
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“Good Hope” on station at Mlowe
The Good Hope is being used to ferry patients, staff, supplies and the community down the lake, to and from Tcharo and Zunga, two villages which are very remote and have no road access. The boat is coping very well in all kinds of weather and is greatly appreciated as it provides a life line…