{"id":12499,"date":"2017-06-23T15:46:40","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T15:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebutterflytree.org.uk\/pages\/?p=12499"},"modified":"2017-06-23T15:46:40","modified_gmt":"2017-06-23T15:46:40","slug":"good-rains-yield-bumper-crops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebutterflytree.org.uk\/pages\/2017\/good-rains-yield-bumper-crops\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Rains Yield Bumper Crops"},"content":{"rendered":"

After two consecutive years of drought, this year saw an unprecedented amount of rain fall throughout Zambia. This created problems for some communities as they became inaccessible\u00a0due to high river levels, but the great news is that it has helped to alleviate the hunger of the past two years.<\/p>\n

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FAST-FLOWING RIVERS BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TO CROSS<\/p><\/div>\n

If you have to\u00a0walk several miles to school on an empty stomach, being able to receive food from a feeding programme<\/a> is a huge benefit. Not only does it increase your stamina, but will improve your concentration levels. Sixteen schools in Mukuni and Nyawa Chiefdoms were given seeds and fertilizer thanks to your donations. Every available space is utilized and children are encouraged to help in the gardens.<\/p>\n

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BUMPER MAIZE CROPS FOR MUKUNI<\/p><\/div>\n

Now Zambia is in the dry cool season, when no rain will fall until December. All surplus produce has been dried, and this year it is hoped that food supplements will not be as necessary as in recent years. Sadly some of the poorest families have not been able to grow their own food, relying on handouts from neighbours, but can at least eat the local fruits and seeds\u00a0during this period, providing a much needed source of nutrition.<\/p>\n

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DRIED MAIZE STORED FOR THE WINTER MONTHS<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to\u00a0the\u00a0feeding programmes, having access to safe water<\/a> is vital. As we branch out into new areas more wells and water systems are needed. In March I visited Luzila Village, a community in Sekute Chiefdom, The people have\u00a0to draw water from a swamp during the wet season. Muselekwa, the Headman, told me that once the swamp\u00a0is dry, people have to walk almost two miles to Lupani School\u00a0to fetch\u00a0water.<\/p>\n

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SWAMP NEAR LUZILA VILLAGE USED FOR DRINKING WATER IN THE WET SEASON<\/p><\/div>\n

Four other villages rely on this swamp for drinking water, washing clothes and bathing. Muselekwa said\u00a0that 600 people are in much need of a fresh local water source. Although they have access to the school bore hole, besides the distance, the extra demand often\u00a0depletes the water supply. Muselekwa assured me that water can be sourced where there is a Muhonono Tree!<\/p>\n

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MUSELEKWA, VILLAGE HEADMAN – ‘WATER CAN BE FOUND WHERE THERE IS A MUHONONO TREE’<\/p><\/div>\n

These\u00a0\u00a0communities receive no support from any other charity. Providing safe water<\/strong> and seeds for school gardens are two of \u00a0The Butterfly Tree’s most successful programmes, together we can reach out to villages like Luzila.<\/p>\n

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