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Books in West Sussex packed and ready to go

Those of you who have followed MSP will remember that some time ago we were able, courtesy of two other charities, The Book Bus and The Book People, to despatch a collection of children's books to Malawi for use by local children.

It took some time for them to get there (!) and by the time they did, visiting Malawi had become difficult. 

Last year, our local adviser and wonderful helper Dorothy visited Mangochi, where the books had been delivered, and with the help of local literacy/teaching organisations and schools arranged for the distribution of the books - some in the Mangochi area, others back in Mpasa. 

Now in Mangochi, awaiting distribution

Some went to the Bolera Literacy Centre



A big "Thank You" from the Bolera Literacy Centre


The Bolera Literacy Centre in action



Some went to the nursery school near Mwanazanga Primary in Mpasa.






Some went to a nursery and literacy project run by the former head of the Book Bus and his wife in Mangochi


Sorting the books at Mangochi



And some went to schools in the Mpasa area, including Mwanzanga.


Dorothy handing books to the head teacher at Mwanazanga Primary


It had been our original intention to set up our own reading circles.  Sadly, we were unable to make that happen.  But we are delighted that the books have been made available to children who are enjoying them, and professionals who are able to work with them to help literacy locally.