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MPAMBA
CENTREA centre for approximately forty adult members who differ in ability from deafness to paralysis has been built just outside of Nkhata Bay in the village of Mpamba. At the centre, members learn a trade in many areas including tailoring, carpentry, teaching, cooking, and computers. The centre also […]
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STEPPING STONES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Stepping Stones International Primary School is based on a belief in the diverse talents of each child and expect hard work, kindness, and excellence from them in return. Stepping Stones provides rigorous academic training[…]
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BABY
BASKETSOur newest project, we have begun providing new mothers at the local hospital with a basket full of helpful supplies. The concept is simple: it is much safe for a baby to sleep separately from the rather than in the same bed. The risk is that the mother may roll onto and harm the baby. It is unfortuna[…]
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CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Butterfly aims to empower young people with disabilities to become as independent as possible, and to gain opportunities to participate meaningfully in their communities and family homes. For the last five years, I have organized a weekly group at Butterfly where young adults[…]
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MALAWI SCHOOLS PERMACULTURE PROGRAM
Changes of circumstances in 2014 led to a very successful year at Mkondezi First Primary School in the 2015-16 school year.
I moved from working at Chikale School after 5 years and re connected with Mkondezi First Primary School. I knew that the Deputy Head […]$0 Donated -
NEW BEDS FOR OLD HEADS
A local friend called Amos sat down with Alice one day and suggested this project to help the older community in Nkhata Bay. After a day’s work, everybody deserves to be comfortable when they sleep, and after a life time of working, people definitely deserve this. Having a comfortable bed to sleep on […]
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PERMACULTURE SCHOOL GARDENS
Over the last 8 years we have introduced Permaculture principles to several schools in the district, and two we have linked with ReScope a regional Permaculture training initiative. Permaculture is a brilliant way to make the school a welcoming and homely […]
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NURSERY
SCHOOLSTeaching children is one of the most popular ways of contributing to the community here in Malawi. The idea of teaching is very rewarding, and to think you are making a difference to a child’s future is incredibly inviting. Alice and Josie have always had a passion for teaching children, whether […]
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Newsletter April 2017
January 17, 2018A Volunteer Community Project in Malawi Quarterly Newsletter April 2017 By Josie Redmonds Welcome to another packed newsletter from Butterfly Space. All the projects are going from strength to strength at the moment, it’s a really exciting time. If you have ever thought about getting involved then now is the time. The fact that […]
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Newsletter December 2016
January 17, 2018A Volunteer Community Project in Malawi Quarterly Newsletter December 2016 By Alice Leaper I can only start with apologise to all the people who support, fundraise, pray and care for all the work we do out here in Malawi. Having a busy year is not an excuse to not let you know our progress and […]
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Newsletter December 2015
January 17, 2018A Volunteer Community Project in Malawi Quarterly Newsletter December 2015 By Josie Redmonds Sorry for the delay in this latest newsletter but as we get more and more busy on the ground then there seems to be less and less time to document it all. And of course the internet problems continue. Never mind – here is a […]
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Newsletter August 2015
July 13, 2016Newsletter August 2015 By Alice Leaper Hi Everyone, I am writing this newsletter from England and after not being here for three years I have settled in just fine despite the rainy day I am writing from. I have loved the autumnal days that have past and seeing lots of people from England as well […]
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Newsletter May 2015
July 13, 2016Newsletter May 2015 By Josie Redmends Hi Everyone, Welcome to May’s Newsletter from Butterfly Space! We’ve had a busy few months and in this newsletter you’ll be hearing about the following; Our work with Engineers without Borders from UK and Mzuzu based renewable Energy Company SMART on our Bicycle Water Pump School Gardens The Football Team Women’s Week […]
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Newsletter February 2015
July 13, 2016Newsletter February 2015 By Alice Leaper Hi Everyone, 2015 seems to be the year for me! I have learnt so much from Malawi over the years and I finally feel like the lessons have paid off. Things are running smoothly and I am getting lots done alongside an amazing team and support from outside Malawi. I thought […]
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Newsletter November 2014
July 13, 2016Newsletter November 2014 By Josie Redmonds Arriving back from Brazil into a full house of volunteers, I felt like a bit of a spectator for a while longer. I always play on it for a few days and pretend to be a traveller in my own place, but after a few days I’m back in the […]
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July 2014 Newsletter
July 13, 2016July 2014 Newsletter By Alice Leaper I am getting worse and worse at keeping you all updated, but by no means is it because there is nothing to write about. It is now July and it is busier than ever. I begin this letter in the New Year and the positive vibe that the news […]
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