Afternoon at Orbus

We were privileged this afternoon to witness the first handover of donations to some of the most vulnerable children in villages surrounding Orbus. Senior personnel from the Blantyre Synod Health and Development Commission (BSHDC), two village chiefs and several of the STAMP team were present.

It had been decided that it was important to involve the village chiefs in formulating lists of those in most need. It was exciting to see the cooperation and respect between the Synod, Orbus and the village chiefs.

One of the chiefs giving a speech

Today’s gathering was the initial stage in the process of distributing goods from the containers.

Lonnie Ncozana (Director of BSHDC) encouraged the community to look after Orbus and protect it from vandalism.

It was beautiful to hear Lonnie explain to the villagers how they knew if any of the articles they received were not suitable for them personally, they would pass them on to others within the village and that they would continue the process of identifying the most vulnerable.

 Lonnie Ncozana about to pass out one of the parcels

Thanks
Judy and Melody