Category Archives: Zimbabwe

Weekly Diary – Final…..tbc

Mum has returned & so has Abby the house girl just in time for us leaving, hmm not saying anything but seems well planned!  The last few weeks have seen us tying up loose ends and sorting out things so … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 23\24\25 – Blessing

It was lovely to finally get Edeliwe’s house finished and blessed by the Pastor of Sanyati Baptist Church. Members of our local committee, the church, the local councillor and neighbours came to the blessing to show support to Edeliwe & … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 20/21/22 – Virus

It has been a frustrating few weeks as a virus spread through our roadrunner chicks, we have lost about 30% of the 90 we had hatched.  Hopefully it is under control now but was a real set back as we … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 18/19 – Agriculture VIP

Building of Edeliwe’s house continues to be held up by lack of supplies.  However, plastering has now been finished on the outside. Once the inside is done, the doors can be hung and then it will be ready for the … Continue reading

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Weekly diary 16/17 – Super Trooper

We are delighted that we finally have a vehicle, an Isuzu Trooper 3.1 Diesel, 1998.  This will make such a difference to our work and we have already used it to transport a load of bricks.  We are sure we … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 14/15 – A drop in the eye!

Work has now started on Edeliwe’s house, the foundations have been dug & bricks have been made.  We dropped off the first few bags of cement and dpc and we will be making regular visits to see how the work … Continue reading

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Weekly diary 12/13 – Halfway

We can’t believe where the days go, now halfway through our time here.  Each day passes so quickly, no sooner have we cleaned, fed & watered all the animals it seems like it’s time to put them all away again … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 11 – Home alone

The first broiler chicken project with one of our families completed its 6 week cycle this week, from day old chicks through to selling at 6 weeks old. There were no losses/deaths and the full 50 chickens have now been … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 9/10 – School Culture

It was great over the past 2 weeks to visit the schools we are working with again, to give receipts for the school fees paid for the 2nd term and to catch up on their situations, plans and how we … Continue reading

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Weekly Diary 8 – Burnt noses and wallet

This week saw another two chicken broiler projects start, 2 families who have been training with us and are now ready and have their 50 chicks.  They continue to train with us for the whole 6 week process as they … Continue reading

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