The Butterfly Tree has launched a flood appeal to help victims of the recent Zambia Floods. The president has announced the flood as a national disaster and it is still raining!
Due to the lack of information reported by the world press it is difficult to access just how bad the situation from the Zambia Floods is; talking to my contacts in the Livingstone area it is devastating. A number of lives have been lost and many people displaced; schools have had to closed and crops destroyed. The make shift homes, in compound areas such as Maramba have collasped and rural mud huts are not standing up to the deluge.
Perhaps the worst is still to come, with most of the crops being lost during this prime growing season, a famine is predicted.
I have had trememdous response to our flood appeal and many Zambians living in the UK have offered invaluable assistance from shipping emergency supplies to broadcasting the appeal on the radio.
We will be air freighting medical supplies, blankets and clothing but money is needed to rebuild homes and livelihoods; The Butterfly Tree’s well-built houses have stood up to the elements; for just £300 we can give a family a new home. We are urgently seeking donations, however small to help with this crisis; your support will be greatly appreciated and could give hope to someone in need. Donate on line or contact Jane on 01926 843699 or email jane@thebutterflytree.org.uk
