chimwemwe footprints project

This is a recently developed project initially to promote friendship,goodwill and cultural tolerance between Adelaide SA and the village of Makuluni of the Mulanje district of Malawi. The motto 'small steps,big dreams,giant feats' hopefully conveys the desire of those involved to highlight the importance of doing 'something' rather than 'nothing', however small (and at times clumsy)the beginnings. It is ultimately about dedication to making the world a better, more socially just society.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

6 weeks after the shoe delivery...

19th May 2010....FromVirginia...

"...It has been 6 weeks now since the shoes arrived in Makuluni village, still overwhelmed by the success story. A few things then though I couldnt tell you as i was recovering...

I left without chargers for my video and digital still camera - the batteries in the latter were already going flat! Thank God i at least took the gadgets with me! Of course,even if i took the chargers, the area has no electircity but I could have used the same means other use when charging their mobile phones...

The distribution, as I said, was not easy, it drained my energy. Not onlymine but my sister, mum, uncle, Felista ( Virginia's niece), and everyone close to me enjoyed the tough time. It was such a busy week, full of breath taking surprises!...