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.

Ted Krickan

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Makeni Webmaster

My Experiences At Makeni Over my two and a half month stay at Makeni Ecumenical Centre, I’ve had many, many incredible experiences. I’ve learned a lot of new things, I’ve met a lot of new people, and I’ve found myself … Continue reading →

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Claire Steen

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Makeni Webmaster

My name is Claire Steen; my husband and I came to Zambia in April 2006 for 6 months. My husband wrote a development policy for the Anglican Diocese of Lusaka; he spent his time visiting projects and meeting Priests to … Continue reading →

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Matthew Dil

Posted on October 1, 2005 by Makeni Webmaster

Matthew Dil from Vancouver Island (B.C.), Canada, arrived in October, 2005. Matthew writes: For me coming to Makeni seemed an obvious choice, like the next step in a life cycle. My grandfather founded Makeni, my father grew up there, my … Continue reading →

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New support groups

Posted on February 8, 2005 by Makeni Webmaster

Three new support groups have been created in Belgium, Canada, and the Netherlands. The Belgian group, MEC Friends from Flanders, under the leadership of Mieke and Miel Claus, volunteers in the 1970s, raised 740 Euros in February and US$1600 in … Continue reading →

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