Category Archives: St Nicholas Orphanage

“For Unto Us A Child Is Given…” (Isaiah 9:6)

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Makeni Webmaster

This was how Father Pierre Dil recorded the arrival of Mutinta at St Nicholas’ Village for Children. Mutinta lived just a few short years before AIDS took her away from us again. But in that time she made great strides … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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