Working in a country such as Zambia where funerals are a weekly occurence and more and more children become orphaned through HIV/AIDS makes you realise how precious life is. Loosing my husband has made me more determined than ever to More details >

I am deeply saddened to announce the loss of my biggest fan and finest supporter. Lawrence Bailey, my husband, tragically died yesterday in a horrific accident and will be missed by everyone who knew him, most especially his family. As moved as I was More details >

I have just returned from Zambia and yet again I am amazed by the resilience and spirit of these humble people. I have many stories to tell but I think the most touching of them all is the one about how More details >

When I first met Davison Simalonga on my recent trip to the Mukuni Cheifdom he was carrying two large, heavy sacks tied to a pole, which he placed across his shoulders. I insisted that we pulled over to offer him a lift More details >

We have all complained about the heavy rainfall this summer, not giving a thought to the fact that our rivers and reservoirs are full, enabling us all to have an abundance of water for drinking, bathing, washing and watering the garden. When More details >

Although The Butterfly Tree did not win the Charity Times Award it was a great achievement to have been shortlisted to the final five and to be present amongst many of the well known charities. These big organisations do a terrific job, but it More details >

The Butterfly Tree has had an extremely successful year raising donations through grants, corporate and indivduals; the number of tourists who visit Mukuni Village has also boosted the funds. To view our annual report and accounts visit – click here Much More details >

I am delighted to announce that The Butterfly Tree charity has been short listed for the prestigious Charity Times Awards. This is a tremendous achievement as the judges commended the high calibre of entries in this year’s Awards. These Awards acknowledge and encourage best More details >

With the successful Beijing Olympics, costing over £20 billion to stage, finally over, it is truly amazing to see the likes of Kenya and Jamaica in thirteenth and fifteenth place respectively on the medal table. Both extremely poor countries and yet they More details >

President Mwanawasa passed away today in a Paris hospital, aged 59. Vice-President Rupiah Banda, who I personally met in February, is expected to be announced as the acting leader. He is a close friend of Chief Mukuni and I was More details >