Abbas Rest Orphans

79 latrines were completed for the children with more under construction

2009 saw more increase in ARO in buildings, projects and children.

More goats and chickens purchased and handed out to orphans and guardians to help with nutrition for the child.

Christopher the manager at Ngabu, decided to emigrate to South Africa, so the centre at Ngabu had to close and the children catered for in other ARO centres. The two sub-stations of Beka and Khockhwa are still being catered for by ARO with William traveling to the sub-stations regularly. HIV testing was carried out with only a few more cases being identified, which is a good sign. Charlie stayed in Malawi until April.

Peter arrived in Malawi in January. He and Charlie toured the centres to see what improvements were needed. He had a good time with the children and staff who were happy to see him again. They put on a show for him with drama and music. A garage workshop was organised for the Chiringa centre, among other things. Peter handed out goats to the guardians and the children. His time was well spent and it was a busy few weeks for him, sorting out staff contracts and providing new budgets.

Richard arrived in Chiringa in early May to oversee the buying of Maize for the centres and sub-stations. He visited all the centres and sub-stations supplying blankets, sleeping mats, educational supplies, clothes and school uniforms. This was made possible through two large donations given to ARO. the children thought it was Xmas again. He took photos and measurements of all the children in ARO for sponsors.  He was based in Chiringa. He started a motor mechanics course with Aubrey translating and showing the boys what to do. Aubrey proved a good instructor so Richard handed over the job to him with confidence. and concentrated on other things. Richard enjoyed his busy 3 months in Malawi. and was well satisfied by what was achieved there.

Charlie returned to Malawi in November 2009 to oversee new and existing projects. Charlie is scheduled to stay there until September 2010 at least. He started work straight away and by the end of the year he had already achieved a lot.

Abbas Rest Orphans in the present day

Two main centres.Nine sub-stations. milk program. Toddler porridge program. Feeding of all Abbas Orphans on Program. Skill training- sewing, tailoring, knitting, carpentry,  and vehicle mechanics.Education in state schools and also Abbas own school classes in centres and sub-stations.Toilet and shower facilities in centres. Latrine building in villages consisting of toilet and shower cubicle.Goat and chicken program. Providing clothes, blankets, sleeping mats and educational supplies for all children. Repairing and rebuilding as necessary guardian homes. Providing medical care for all children.    Special needs dormitory in Chiringa. Employing local staff, managers, matrons, teachers, skill instructors, cooks, cleaning staff, children workers, manual labourers and office staff. Sports facilities and playground equipment in centres. Sports equipment and toys supplied. 100 latrines built using local builders

March 2010 saw a new sub station Chitawo added to the Abbas program and it caters for 13 children.

If you are interested in more information please contact....   Richard Willis

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or- Abbas Rest Orphans, PO Box 26330. Ayr, Scotland  KA7 9BG

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