Latest on the loos
The fact that there has been a shortage of 2"x4'' timber and iron sheets which are needed to complete the roofing for the new toilets in Muumba School has not deterred Headteacher, Mr Bruce Bbilika, and the work is coming…
Look who’s a big boy now!
We continue to support Priscilla and her young son Isaiah with food and baby items. However, the recent delivery by HHZ was delayed because the Hilux vehicle was being repaired. When the journey was made, however, a healthy bonny boy…
Home or Away? We’ve got it covered!
Wherever in the world you are at the moment, the pressure to stay safe is paramount. Hand washing, social distancing, shielding and self-isolation are words that we hear many times each day - each carrying the ‘stay safe’ message. The…
To p or not to p, that is the question
Even though Coronavirus has changed the way we live and work, those involved in education are finding ways of preparing for the safe return of children to their respective schools. How classrooms will function in the future has yet to…
Covid-19 news from Monze
Carole Nzila updates us on the Coronavirus situation in Zambia… ‘Warm and tender greetings to you all from all of us in Monze. We hope and trust that you are doing well despite the COVID 19 pandemic. The cases of…
Coronavirus Update 2
It is very likely that many of our supporters have one of the Crafts we sell either online, in talks or at our Supporters’ events which we bring back from India or Zambia. And it is also very likely that…
Coronavirus special!
Today was spent in and around the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapurum - or Trivandrum if you prefer. Less contact with needy people, but catching up with some important business. First visit was to Shanti Bhavan, a home for destitute…
Crying the rain
This worrying report has just been received from our Health Help Zambia office in Monze, Southern Province, Zambia. Hunger and Rain Situation: The high level of hunger is still high. Some people who live in far villages have shifted from…
Praying for rain
You may have heard about the serious drought that is afflicting parts of Africa including Zambia - there have been a couple of news articles about it recently on BBC news, here, and here from 41:00 to 45:50. They mention…
Make it Christmas for Chipata Hospital Children!
Our regular readers will remember that Jute visited Dr Martha Phiri, a children's doctor, in Chipata, Zambia on her last visit. Dr Martha is married to Dr John Phiri, whom we at HHI have known for many years. She reported…