Blog
March 2019: Urgent Funds Needed
Malawi has been hit by a humanitarian crisis, following Cyclone Idai. Our friend Dr Daniel Chimutu and his team are collecting clothes, blankets and medicines.
Kangaroo Mother Care
As Nkhoma Hospital is often without electricity for long periods of time, Kangaroo Mother Care is an essential element of their newborn health program.
Shukulani’s Story
Shukulani is 13 years old from Maunda Village. He was referred to Positive Steps Charity by John Port, the former headteacher of Gairloch High School in Highland Scotland who have a link with Mlozi School around 30 km from Nkhoma, Malawi.
Right Place Right Time
During a recent visit to Malawi to monitor the impact of Positive Steps work in Nkhoma Hospital, Nick and I returned to the burns ward to catch up with the team to be introduced to a little girl named Finia. Finia had suffered severe burns to her chest and stomach when keeping warm next to the open fire and her clothes caught alight.
Fundraising Success at our Nkhoma Hospital Solar Project Launch
The Nkhoma Hospital Solar Project has officially been launched and what a fantastic launch party we had, raising just over £3,500 to kick start the project.
A Barking Success
Wow! Thank you to everyone who came and supported our recent Family Fun Dog Show at The Walled Garden Moreton. We were overwhelmed by the number of attendees and gorgeous dogs that came, and it was fantastic to see everyone having so much fun. We raised an amazing £1,109.15.
Family Fun Dog Show – Sunday 9th September
Family Fun Dog Show - Sunday 9th September from 2pm - at The Walled Garden, Moreton...
Summer Fete Success
A huge thank you to everyone at Employ My Ability (EMA) for hosting and supporting our Summer Fete at the Walled Gardens, Moreton, yesterday. It raised an amazing £1514, which will make a real difference to people in Malawi! The money was raised through tea and cake...
Summer Fare Update:
Summer Fare - Next Sunday 3rd June 2018 - 12 to 4pm Fun and refreshments for all the family, including; Bouncy Castle and Pop-Up shops by: Boutique in a Bus Nadder and Wylye Flamingo Paperie Josselin Craft Wood Turning Beads - ‘Nearly New’ Troll and Pandora Beads...
Summer Fete – Sunday 3rd June 2018
... This is our main fundraiser this year, so please try to support if you can ...
Chisomo Chikalema
"Outreach visit with Ian Dawe, physiotherapy technician, to Mchirawagalu village to assess Chisomo Chikalema who has cerebral palsy and requires ankle foot orthotics (specialist splints to help him walk) provided by 500 Miles – Positive Steps made the referral through...
Save the date… 3rd June 2018
3rd June 2018 - 12noon to 4pm Summer Fete & Afternoon Tea At the beautiful Moreton Walled Gardens Hosted by Employ My Ability (EMA) in aid of Positive Steps - Free entry Pop up Shops including: Boutique on a Bus; Nadder and Wyle; Fordington Gin.
Will you bike 500 miles?
Calling all cyclists ... One of our partner Charities '500 miles' has organised a cycle ride in Malawi for September 2018 The 250-mile route will start at the 500 miles Centre in Mzuzu and end at Salima on Lake Malawi, about 75 miles north-east of Lilongwe. If...
Thank you for your continued support …
Daniel Chimutu – In Country Coordinator
Daniel Chimutu, has just qualified as a medical doctor from medical school in Tanzania, Daniel will be working in Malawi and will continue to support Nkhoma Hospital. He has kindly agreed to become the ‘Positive Steps In Country Coordinator’. Dan will liaise with...
A huge thank you to our Regular Donors…
Positive Steps Charity relies heavily on fundraising events throughout the year - but these are mainly organised by the same small group of family and friends; all determined to make a difference to peoples lives in Malawi. So it is fantastic that we have Regular...
Message from Ian Dawe:
We have received this message from Ian Dawe (Physiotherapy Technician at Nkhoma Hospital): ‘Dear all, Hope everyone is fine. Attached some pictures for the patients who have been helped by POSITVE STEPS. They are all thankful for this. May the Good Lord continue...
Medical Kit …
When we visit Malawi we try to take as much donated medical kit with us as we can. Pictured, Catherine, the Medical Ward sister receiving kit from various donors. Thank you to everyone involved!
