Water still flows in Cameroon war-zone

To: John Mitchell, CEO SHF

Good morning John,

Compliments of the season.

I have read with much gratitude your winter newsletter. The achievements are glaring. I thank you so much for the impact you are creating among our deprived people in Africa.

We pray that things come to normal in Cameroon so that the seed you started in Cameroon can continue to grow and bear fruits.

Despite the crisis, I was informed by one village elder Mr Henry Fongang and the chief of our centre there that the water in Efah has been flowing without stopping even in the heat of the dry season. I say once again on behalf of the villagers of Efah, thank you. God bless your projects with more sponsors.

Bro Linus Tangu N., OH

St John of God Health & Social Services - Cameroon

Big Increase in School Numbers in Sierra Leone

Attendance

School Community 2017 2018

Liam Manley Community Primary School Mange Acre 130 280

SHF Katick Primary School Katick 75 121

SHF Makuthaneh Primary School Makuthaneh 120 127

Fr. Richard M Kamara Memorial Primary School Rogballan Madina 165 235

Bernice O'Brien Community Primary School Manungbu 175 219

Margaret Mitchell Community Primary School Robombeh 73 182

TOTAL 738     1,164

There has been a 58% increase in school attendance with the biggest % in our newest school in Robombeh.

This progress brings new challenges as new class rooms are required in Mange Acre and probably soon in Robombeh as well.

Monrovia school almost completed

After delays and disappointments St. Mukasa School in Monrovia will by ready by the first week of December. With electricity and running water it is by far the best school we have built in Africa. The contrast with the old school is striking.

Bikes for Community Teachers

Qualified teachers in Sierra Leone are usually assisted by Community Teachers who are funded by the local people which means they receive very little. During our visit to Katick village this year two of these teachers who lived some distance from the school asked us to provide bicycles. They have arrived.

AUTUMN NEWSLETTER

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AUTUMN 2018 NEWSLETTER WITH ALL THE LATEST UPDATES ON OUR CURRENT PROJECTS. 

New Schools Planned for 2019

Our Board has agreed that we will build news schools in Malawi and Sierra Leone - funds permitting.

Existing school block in Geisha School, Mzuzu, Malawi.

New school block will be similar to that in Malokotera

All our schools and villages get clean water

We have schools in six villages in Sierra Leone. In some places the existing wells were not functioning. We have repaired wells in all of the villages and depending on funding we will sink more wells in 2019.

Fighting Hunger in Sierra Leone

During our recent visit we were shocked to hear that hunger had returned to the villages of Sierra Leone. We have started a food security programme in two villages and seed, fertilizer and sheep and goats have been delivered under the supervision of Alimamy Samura.

SUMMER NEWSLETTER

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School Opening in Malokotera Malawi

Written by Chimwemwe Milulu                     18 April 2018

Irish foundation builds school in Malokotera

Located in one of the hard to reach areas in Mzimba North, Malokotera Primary School is surrounded by hills and tobacco farms.

SHF Chairman Turlough O’Sullivan at the opening.

Over the years, learners in the area have been walking an average of 7 kilometres to access primary education and 17 kilometres to the nearest secondary school at Enukweni.

Situated about 20 kilometres off Mzuzu-Karonga M1 Road, the school has a total enrolment of over 400 learners.

Pupils show their delight
The project has been funded by an Irish benefactor, Schools and Health Foundation, which according to its Chief Executive John Mitchell, believes education is an effective tool to free societies from poverty. Schools and Health Foundation is engaged in such projects in four African countries including Malawi. The Lions Club of Mzuzu partnered SHF in the project.

SHF volunteer Debbie O’Connell presented education packs to the children.