Nchima Trust News and updates

Sibford School supports innovative School kitchen project and comes up trumps again!

as@gstti.co.uk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:01:00 GMT

SIBFORD SCHOOL DONATION ENABLED THIS SCHOOL KITCHEN BUILDING.

The building in the photos was built from money donated by the staff and pupils of Sibford School in Oxfordshire, England. Sibford School and the Nchima Trust have developed a strong relationship over the past few years and the School has donated generously to specific projects which they have been able to see come to fruition.

Photos of the paper making process at the Nchima Trust Centre - the paper is made into cards available for purchase in this website

as@gstti.co.uk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:23:00 GMT

The paper is made from recycled/shredded paper which is mixed with water to make a pulp. From there it is sieved, dried, trimmed and decorated. The results are cleverly crafted and charming images of Malawi.

A letter of thanks to the Nchima Trust and its supporters from student Harry Manyamba

as@gstti.co.uk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:19:00 GMT

A note from Student who has benefitted from donations and the work of the Nchima Trust

as@gstti.co.uk — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:39:00 GMT

This email was sent to our excellent volunteer in Malawi and it speaks for itself.

A detailed account of where some of your money goes

as@gstti.co.uk — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:37:00 GMT

One of our regular donors recently asked for more detail about how and what criteria the Nchima Trust uses to distribute funds to Secondary Schools and other projects. Jeannette Heikens, our volunteer in Malawi sent the following response and so here it is.

Sibford School scores again!

as@gstti.co.uk — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:42:00 GMT

Sibford School pupils and staff work closely with Nchima Trust to provide support to Ntambanyama school in Malawi. As you will see from an earlier blog they purchased a batch of calculators last year and this year they have provided support for renovation of one of the school buildings and the provision of a system put in place by the school to provide meals for girls in particular. While this may appear to be an elementary and often taken for granted initiative, studying on an empty stomach is not easy as we may know and in addition to this, if pupils go home to eat they are often then required to help at home or in the fields which becomes a distraction from studies - the initial outcome is that pupil performance has improved significantly by those who have benefited from this generous and thoughtful initiative - thanks to Sibford School.

A Good Read - Try 'The boy who harnessed the wind' by William Kamkwamba - an inspiring and moving story from a young Malawian

as@gstti.co.uk — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:26:00 GMT

This is a great book which takes the reader through the harrassing effects of famine through to an inspirational use of technology to harness the wind for the benefit of a Malawian family, against all odds. William Kamkwamba's story brings out the reality of the true hardship that Malawians face, particularly those in rural areas. This is a very moving account of famine and ingenuity at the turn of this century.

Acknowledgements from Students

as@gstti.co.uk — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:27:00 GMT

At this time of year many students complete their courses and here are some letters of thanks to the Nchima Trust and its donors from some of the sponsored students.

Messages recently received from some of the students supported by the Nchima Trust

as@gstti.co.uk — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:59:00 GMT

Messages recently received from some of the students supported by the Nchima Trust - we are always pleased to receive these and we hope that this is also enjoyable feedback for donors to the Trust.

Chinyama District receives 2 more ambucycles in memory of Renee Van Hees

as@gstti.co.uk — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:53:00 GMT

A donation in memory of Dr. ReneeVan Hees was spent on 2 ambucycles (reinforced for poor terrain) which were donated to the Chinyama CBO (Community based organisation). Chinyama is in a relatively remote area of Malawi with poor access to health care facilities. In addition to this many of the men work away from home so these ambucycles are very helpful. The CBO is well organised and Nchima has supported it in supporting itself for some time now. They look after donated items and as can be seen in the delightful account from Jeannette Heikens, our Malawi based volunteer, we are encouraging other self help initiatives.