Author Archives: Makeni Webmaster

About Makeni Webmaster

I spent most of my youth in Makeni, growing up at the centre as it emerged from the bush, one building at a time. I now work in the UK as a lecturer in computer science.

Join us for our 40th birthday on the 14th October!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

Did you work at MEC? Were you a student? Were you or are you a volunteer? Thousands of people have passed through our gates over the last 40 years – yes, that’s how long it’s been since we opened; a … Continue reading →

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Contesa support for hammermill

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

Back in June, Makeni Centre was visited by a group of people representing British charity Contesa, including Esnat Avon. Contesa met with members of staff to discuss the centre’s needs and tell us more about their work, which focusses on … Continue reading →

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Quilts for the orphanage

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

I received this wonderful news by email today: We are a group of about 20 women working from the ClearView Christian Reformed Church.  We have designed 33 quilts for an orphanage in Zambia. God has sent us an interesting group … Continue reading →

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Holland Visit

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Makeni Webmaster

Joe Silwenga reports… On behalf of all who travelled to the Netherlands, I wish to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all the Friends of Makeni, Scholengroep Zuid-west, Hanze University, Kloosterkerk Worldwide and many other individuals and organisations that … Continue reading →

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