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First staff house completed

The first staff house has been completed and all the fittings are in place.  The sewer and soakways have been completed and the house could be occupied if the water system was in place.  However, some local children who need … Continue reading

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After the trip

Since our return, Temba has met with Linda Shephard, a representative of PEPP Incorporation from the United States of America.  They would like us to send them our profile and have expressed the desire to visit the Project Site on … Continue reading

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The trip – Part II, Belgium

We were warmly received by our host Mrs. Sybille du Park, who went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable.  We had a meeting with the Zambian Ambassador to Belgium, she too received us warmly.  Temba explained to … Continue reading

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The trip – Part I, The Netherlands

An invitation came from The International Cerebral Palsy Society (ICPS), the Dutch Academy of Childhood Disability (Dutch-ACD) and the BOSK, Association of Physically Disabled Persons and their Parents – International Symposium (“A GLOBAL STATUS QUO ON CEREBRAL PALSY, WITH A … Continue reading

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Recognition

These awareness initiatives brought recognition both locally and internationally.  Temba and MYCEPA was featured in the local media on the 10th and 14th November 2009 in The Times  of Zambia and 13th November 2009 in the Daily Mail.  Temba  and myself … Continue reading

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Awareness and Fundraising walk

On the 17th October 2009 Temba and his colleagues organized an Awareness/Fundraising Walk in Lusaka, from ZESCO Headquarters to Arcades Shopping Mall.  The theme was “MYCEPA – Giving Hope to the Cerebral Palsy Children in Zambia.”  This Initiative was supported … Continue reading

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Fundraising

After the launch we intensified our networking both locally and abroad, and also participated in several programs including the World Physiotherapy Week activities. This was concluded with an awareness march in Lusaka on the 5th September 2009.   MYCEPA’s participation … Continue reading

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Investrust Head Office

MYCEPA was invited at Investrust Head Office  for the official handover ceremony of the ZK30 Million pledged by our patron on 25th July 2009-Official Launch.  Temba, Nyambe, Barbara and myself were warmly welcomed the Corporate Managing Director Mr. Phiri, and … Continue reading

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Official Launch of MYCEPA

The next assignment was to set the date and plan for MYCEPA’s official launch.  After making sure all the stake holders would be available, the date was set for 25th July 2009. The task was a big challenge but we … Continue reading

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Breaking ground

On 15th July, just a week before the Official Launch of MYCEPA, ground breaking for the first staff house was done and the tank-stand and the water tank were mounted. On the 18th July, our first Executive Meeting was held … Continue reading

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