Yesterday we were able to take three (50 kg) bags of maize out to Simakakata using the Casual Jean’s Day money from the nurses on 1D at RGH (Regina General Hospital). Thank-you Staff! These folks are very grateful; maize is their staple food!
Simakakata is known to many as the Blind Community. Several years ago many blind and disabled folks were relocated from Kalomo town to this parcel of land about five km from Kalomo town. There was no water or housing. The Mbumwaes (Ruhtt & Shepherd) along with some of the college kids from the mission where we stay assisted this community by constructing some shelters. The Canadian Education Mission of 1999 was able to assist with funds for a borehole (well). Since then many improvements have been made via various donors including provision of brick houses and toilets and a second borehole. Last year, using some funds that were donated to us personally, we were able to train Mr. Shebby (man in the white shirt) and another disabled man in basket making. We were also able to replace a grinding meal needed for their maize, and we bought them some goats. So, staff at RGH—thanks for your contributions on casual Fridays!
For the future (and for your interest) we’ve had requests to help provide some equipment for a nurse’s office at Kalomo High School where we have approximately fifty sponsored students. And the headmaster of that school has requested some paint to paint a classroom or two. If anyone wants to organize some funds (could be a Christmas project?) for either of these projects please do so and forward the funds to:Zambia Mission Fund – Canada
4368 Lochside Drive
Victoria, BC
V8X 2C9
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