The Wig Party
Points Of Light project in Zambia

In 2009 the Wig Party raised £41,667

In 2008 the Wig Party raised £40,000

Thank you to everyone for the hard work involved. That money has already been put to work by Crusaid in the Katete District of Zambia.

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For more updated information on our work in Zambia, click here

We are very excited to report that Crusaid have already put the money raised by all our supporters to good use and have started work on establishing a new Point of Light in the Katete District of Zambia, which will soon become a place where children and local communities can find support, nourishment, education and a bright future. The money raised in 2008 not only made getting the building possible - it will also pay for a complete refurbishment AND fund the programmes outlined below for two years, after which the plan is to make the centre self-funding.

It doesn't look like much at the moment but we are thrilled to have secured the lease on a sturdy building in which we will house such services as a family creche, literacy classes, counselling, social work, youth groups, prevention groups and such basics as meal provision and a food garden.

Negotiations are being undertaken and paperwork filed with the Zambian Government, and all being well work on the building will begin soon. The pictures on the right just show how things look now.

The first step in establishing a new Point of Light in Zambia has been preparing a report which has been used to approach the government commissioners in the district and in identifying a suitable site. Your funding is critical; ensuring that the Point of Light is built on solid (and legal) foundations.

The NZP (Network of Zambians living with HIV) is fully committed to the project and good relations have been developed with the local educational, medical and community services which are all essential to ensuring that the people who need our help have access to the services.

Very recently, a church which shares the land Crusaid has identified gave permission for use of utilities including water, power and communications which is a great step forward. The money raised has enabled a Zambian translator to work with the programmes team to try and push through some of the practical barriers caused by language issues.

All this is made possible by your support … thank you.

The fantastic services which will be provided at the Point of Light in Katete, Zambia are outlined below.

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Service	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Weekends	People we hope to help each week
Family Creche					50
Literacy Classes					30
Home based Care					150
Meal provision					1,100
Food gardens					100
Counselling work					25hrs
Income generation programme
Visiting surgery					30
Faith service					150
Social work surgery					30
Youth social group					50
Prevention group					50
Men to Men talks					50