Author: Phil and Elin Henderson

One decision we need to make with the village leaders is how and when to start the next literacy classes. We think Elin will teach one class close to where we live and Nadia Hattingh will teach one close to where her family lives. Our families live about 5k apart from each other. There are […]

Cleaning up!! That is what we have been doing. We arrived in the village on Thursday afternoon and have been unpacking and cleaning up since. Here is a picture of the mess the termites made in my office while I was away. Afonso (pictured) and some of the other workers spent a few hours cleaning […]

We have had the opportunity to see some beautiful animals while in South Africa. We spent a few days at a private game park. While there we were able to hike some trails and see some animals and beautiful scenery. Amazing!

We made it safely to South Africa. We went through the Mozambican capital of Maputo. We got to use the new international terminal. Here is a picture of the plane we flew on. The new airport hasn’t been inaugurated yet but it is up and working. Very nice! We got to South Africa Friday night […]

A day or so ago I lost my wallet. It happened at a restaurant connected to a hotel in town. I had paid for dinner and then my family and I, along with the guests we were with, left for home. About halfway home I checked my pocket and realized I didn’t have my wallet […]

We arrived in Nampula on Sunday to start the beginning of a three week “break”. This first week is more work than break, but still it is good to be in town and spend time with people. While Phil stays busy in all day meetings, I (Elin) work on getting the supplies we will need […]

The first ever graduation from a Mwinika Literacy class occurred last Friday afternoon. The turn out was great – over 70 people including many local, government and family leaders. The 11 students proudly received their diplomas and the recognition given to them. Afterwards we had a big meal to commemorate the day. This gave a […]

The Great Rat War rages on. Despite claiming victory in recent battles the tide has swung against us and the rats are winning! They have laid siege to our stove and have claimed it as their own. To demonstrate their presence they are busy stripping the insulation from inside the stove and spreading it around […]