Category Archives: Projects

The childrens’ stories

Posted on May 30, 2003 by Makeni Webmaster

How the children came to be at St Nicholas Patrick and Elizabeth are brother and sister. Their father was an electrician working for ZESCO power company. Following the death of their parents, an aunt brought Elizabeth to us and kept … Continue reading →

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Orphanage news

Posted on October 31, 2002 by Makeni Webmaster

A report by the orphanage staff and Mrs Catherine Oreta Jan and Truus Veldkamp recently funded the improvement of the play park, which they also originally set up. This is a heavily used and much enjoyed facility for all children … Continue reading →

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Daily life at St Nicholas

Posted on October 31, 2002 by Makeni Webmaster

Report by Orphanage staff and Mrs Catherine Oreta There are 33 orphans (eleven of which are boys) being kept at St Nicholas’ Village, all of whose parents died of AIDS related diseases. The children’s ages range from 15 years to … Continue reading →

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St Nicholas Village for Orphans opening

Posted on January 23, 2002 by Makeni Webmaster

The Blessing Ceremony of the AIDS Orphan Village took place on January 17th, 2001. There were many children present for the occasion, as you can see. It has been decided to call the AIDS Orphanage Village after St Nicholas, the … Continue reading →

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