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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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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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