The Butterfly Tree charity was founded by Jane Kaye-Bailey in 2006. After a visit to the Mukuni Village Jane learnt about the decimation as a result of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Zambia. Every family had been affected. Out of 1000 pupils in the school, almost half of them had lost one or both parents. Jane was determined to find a way to raise funds to help these vulnerable children.

For over nineteen years The Butterfly Tree has transformed the lives of thousands of orphans and vulnerable children. After receiving a sound education many youths have gone to college or university, or sought employment, while some are now key members of The Butterfly Tree NGO.

The Butterfly Tree has built schools and health posts throughout the Kazungula, Livingstone and Kalomo districts, installed boreholes and solar-powered water systems, provided emergency food relief and food security, and malaria and HIV prevention programmes.

The Butterfly Tree is a non-political, non-government organization. We promote equality. We do not discriminate against people on grounds of sex, race, disability or religion. From its concept the charity’s philosophy is to ensure that all donor funds go directly into the grass root projects – no personal or administration fees are deducted. All members both in the UK and Zambia are volunteers.

Charity Founding

Inspired by these three little girls – Angela, Esnart and Cynthia

Jane Kaye-Bailey formed a UK charity in March 2006, which was subsequently registered with the Charity Commission in February 2007. A month later The Butterfly Tree was registered as a Non-Government Organization in Zambia – Find out more.