
Covid 19 restrictions eased in Malawi.
We are delighted to report some good news on the Covid-19 front in Malawi
On 20 April the government of Malawi has announced that due to a reduced infection rate in Malawi of Covid, the restrictions previously set have been eased effective Friday 23 April. Among the eased regulations are:
1. Gatherings indoors to now have 100 people from 50.
2. Gatherings outdoors to now have 250 from 50.
3. Businesses to close at 10pm from 8pm.
4. Bars to close at midnight (with no loud music)
5. Curfew time 24:00
6. Public transport running at 75%
But everyone has been reminded to continue wearing masks.
It is looking likely that our volunteers will be able to return to Sitima in the not too distant future
Other News
Masks for Malawi
Malawi like everywhere else in the world is experiencing the traumas of Covid 19. At the time of writing, confirmed cases are 2500 and deaths 40. These figures may not seem high but they have shot up since the middle of June
Disability Project
In September and October of this year Sheila and Jane were in Sitima working with people with disabilities. Disabled people and their families are very often among the poorest in a very poor area.
Rooting and Fruiting
A really exciting project that is appreciated by the whole community is the idea of ‘rooting and fruiting’. A local man is growing fruit trees from seed and nurturing them before selling to N4BW for distribution to schools.