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Shipping to Malawi to resume
We’ve just heard great news from The Bananabox Trust that their container despatches to Malawi will resume in September 2026. This service, essential to us (and many other charities) and which we have used for many years, was halted following the sudden death of their founder, Alan Laverock, in November 2025. They have announced that…
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Community screening reveals cataract needs – first group of patients treated
A group of patients has just received cataract surgery at Mzimba South Hospital. They are amongst the first people to have been identified and treated for cataracts through Embangweni Mission Hospital’s community health scheme, which was has been in development for two years. The scheme includes eye health education outreach and eye screening in schools…
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Seen in retrospect…
Amongst the used glasses donated to us, we receive a number that are not suitable to send to the clinics in Malawi, but are sought after in the UK for their collectable, designer, vintage or even antique value. Recently we sent a batch of such glasses (which have slowly gathered in our shed) to Retro…