IMC Project Updates

A cyclone is a system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low barometric pressure. We have experienced two significant cyclones over the last three months. The first one was called Ana, and she arrived on January 24th, damaging roads and houses, and leaving 190,000 people displaced. We experienced strong winds and heavy rain on the Iris base and woke to discover that the only road between Bangula and Blantyre had been severed in multiple places and that electricity would be out for an indefinite time - which turned out to be two weeks.  

A wonderful graduation service for another group of students who have now completed their final year (level 4) at the Zimpeto Bible School was held in November. All thanks go to Jesus!

 Through much hardship and several closures and re-openings of classes (due to the pandemic), these students endured the race and reached the finish line. The ceremony was gratifying, powerful, and fantastic.

Teachers, parents, pastors, and spouses attended the special day, recognizing the student's diligent efforts. A Ministry Diploma was given to each by the Principal of the bible school.

Reintegration remains the primary focus of the children’s centre. The aim to reunite children with families is the end goal for all of the children we accept into the centre. When a child is accepted to live with us, we ensure that family ties are maintained whenever and wherever possible, by enabling children to go home for at least a weekend now and again, or even for part of their school holidays. This may require that families contribute by providing food, clothing, or bedding.

Sewing Program:

With much celebration, the new girls' dormitory officially opened just before Christmas, and with it, the spacious, new girls' sewing room, which has, after two long years, led to the reinstatement of sewing classes. Fourteen girls are being trained, 7 with some experience and 7 who are just beginning to sew. Lourdes (their teacher) is kept very busy!