The theme for World Malaria Day 2021 ‘Reaching the zero malaria target‘ Key facts from the World Health Organisation Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. More details >

Fifteen years ago today I flew to Zambia for the first time, little did I know that it would not only change my life for the better, but it would result in helping to change the lives of thousands of More details >

Malaria prevention – Every two minutes a child dies from malaria. According to UNICEF, malaria there are 2,500 deaths each day, these are mostly children under the age of five in sub-Saharan Africa. Zambia has a high prevalence of malaria. More details >

ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP Zambia has 1.2 million orphans. Since 2006 The Butterfly Tree has sponsored the education of hundreds of individual orphans and vulnerable children at #Mukuni, N’gandu, Kamwi, Ndele and River View Schools from pre-school to completion of high school. More details >

With all the sadness and distress caused as a result of COVID-19, I would like to bring you some positive news. Despite everything that 2020 has thrown at us, The Butterfly Tree continues to serve those most in need in More details >

This Christmas is going to be vastly different for everyone due to the global coronavirus pandemic that is affecting each and every one of us. Above all it has made us realise how important our family and friends are, and More details >

I am pleased to present to you our Annual Report and Accounts, covering the period from the 1st April 2019 to the 31st March 2020. The full report with pictures of our many benefiaries, and accounts can be viewed by More details >

Despite the turmoil surrounding us all, The Butterfly Tree continues to initiate and implement new projects in Zambia. I cannot thank enough all the donors that are supporting us through COVID-19, and the trustees and volunteers working tirelessly to help More details >

The Butterfly Tree is a non-political, non-government organisation registered in the UK and Zambia. We promote equality. We do not discriminate against people on grounds of sex, race, disability or religion. All the projects we raise money for are to More details >

Today marks World Malaria Day. The World Health Organisation in partnership with Roll Back Malaria is promoting a grassroots campaign called ‘Zero malaria starts with me.‘ The Butterfly Tree has been providing support to Zambia for malaria prevention since 2007, More details >