News and announcements

On Friday evening (27th April) HHI held the spring supporters evening at Trinity Methodist Church. It was a very enjoyable evening with wonderful feedback. HHI hold regular supporters evenings to update people and thank them for their continuing and valued support. It is also an opportunity to worship and thank God for HHI's work. On the night HHI received donations of nearly £300 and some supporters, who could not make the evening, have sent a total of £375 donations to HHI in the post.

HHI would like to thank everyone who came along and also to Trinity Methodist Church who hosted the event - look out for the date and venue for our next evening in the Autumn.

Another example of how HHI is improving lives through education - a basic building block for any community if they are to succeed in their futures. In the past Choongo school has received a lot of help from HHI, including donations of school equipment. HHI see education as a key factor in improving the opportunities for the community to lift itself out of poverty. Most schools have minimal facilities and Choongo is no different - but now thay have electricity in the  dormitory, where the disabled children reside  - the picture shows a teacher and disabled pupils huddled around a laptop. There are more pictures in the gallery. HHI were able finance this work thanks to a very generous donation from Weir Group plc in East Kilbride. Weir Group's support has meant that this substantial project has been delivered quickly and effectively, making a huge difference. HHI would like to pass on our thanks to Weir Group for their interest and financial support.

Good news! The container arrived in Monze quite late on the 5th January 2012 after about a 3 month journey. The HHI people in Monze spent the next 24 hours unloading and storing the items to be distributed in the coming months. They are very excited and extremely grateful because they now have disabilty aids, school and hospital equipment and much more to give to individuals and communities who need our help. In the past we have sent the container through South Africa; the many difficulties we had in 2010 led us to look at other options; this time we sent the container through Mozambique which has proven to be cheaper and more efficient. Thanks to all who have helped and to Jonah and Carol in Monze for tracking the container's progress their end. More photos can be found in the gallery - ignore the imprinted date on the pictures.