Malawi/Swaziland Visit - Sunday 18th March
John Riches • March 18, 2018
Howard took us to the local Anglican Church, where we met the local priest, a well-educated friendly man who had brought up his two sons since his wife died when their younger son was 2. He lives in a very basic house and is busy rebuilding the church, which had become too small. He left us to go to a church some way from Karonga and we took our places for a three hour service in the local language. Lots of very vigorous singing with a good choir and amazingly well-behaved children.
Lunch with Howard, and then a quiet rest of the day at the Lodge.
R eflections on the recent visit of Howard Msukwa, Rice Farmer from Kaporo Smallholder Farmer Association (KASFA)
Jade and Nicola visit some of the Woman Farmer Foundation farmers to learn more about their crops and farming techniques and some of the challenges they face.
Nicola and Jade visit Eswatini Kitchen and the Woman Farmer Foundation.
After attending the WFTO International Fair Trade Summit in Capetown, Jade and Nicola were lucky enough to get to go visit one of our producer groups, Black Mamba. If you haven't tried their delicious chilli products yet, head right over to our online shop and invest in some serious taste. Above is Nicola and Jade with Black Mamba Founder, Claudia. Now over to Nicola to tell the story in her own words...
Jade and Nicola are representing us, catching up with associates and forging new relationships
And drinks for former Scottish Fair Trade CE, Martin Rhodes