Solar back-up for Open Arms
Dear Committee of the Watson’s Malawi Partnership,
We are delighted to receive
confirmation of your approval of our long-term strategic proposal. As ever,
thank you for your continued support in our work.
We can confirm that, as per our
plans for 2020, we will install two solar/inverter power back-up systems. One
unit will be installed in Mangochi Infant Home and the other at Rosie’s House
Computer Room. We will send you a full update on this activity within 6 months.
As noted in our proposal, the power inverters will provide secure power supply for the
Mangochi infant home, providing vital early years’ care for up to 40 vulnerable
babies, as well as stimulation and learning as they develop into healthy
toddlers, washing clothes and nappies, providing lighting and security, cooking
and the general running of the home relies on a continuous power supply. The
power inverters, as well as IO laptops donated by a corporate partner this year
will also allow us to re-establish our computer room as an education resource
for both the students and staff, allowing older children to learn valuable IT
skills that will support their learning and independence.
In Mangochi, the benefit of these power inverters will be
the source of a consistent power supply for children like our new baby girl
Mercy Yusuf. Born on 10th January 2020, she hails from Manzi
Village, Traditional Authority Nankumba in Mangochi District. She was welcomed
to the home on 4th February 2020 and was brought in by her father
and an aunt. Her mother died suddenly on 2nd February 2020. Mercy
has four siblings: Patricia (14), Fatina (11), Jenipher (8) and Roda (6). Her
father, Mr. Yusuf is a fisherman, and his income is not stable enough to afford
formula milk. Mercy overall looks healthy, save for a parotid mass (swelling in
the neck) for which we have consulted with doctors, and who have prescribed
antibiotics to remedy the condition.
We thank you again for your
support. We are deeply grateful to share this journey in partnership, and know
that this support is contributing to essential services and projects that speak
to the very heart of Open Arms Malawi. We look forward to welcoming students,
staff and members of the George Watson’s College community to the Warm of Heart
of Africa again soon.
Best wishes,
Grace and the Open Arms Malawi
team
