Royd Chifweta: New Year Orphan

18 day old Royd Chifweta wearing HHI knitted garments.

Sadly, Royd’s mother died from ‘an overflowing of blood’ immediately after giving birth to him. There had been no one available in their remote village to take her to the rural health centre.

His grandmother presented him at the HHZ compound and the ‘Helps’ committee was able to offer financial support in order for her to obtain food and other necessities for him. In addition to this, the timely arrival of the container meant that Royd could be clothed in some of the wonderful knitted items donated by our busy army of knitters. This story sums up the essence of our work! Your freely given time and talent has brought comfort to Royd in his time of need and helps to bring hope to his world.