A thank you from Masasi to all supporters of African Palms "I wish I could have the right words to describe how much gratitude and joy people expressed towards you. I have been asked to thank everyone at African Palms for your unfaltering support. Your commitment is making a difference in people's lives." Zaida Bastos - African Programme Coordinator Seed Multiplication Programme The seed multiplication programme has been using hybrid corn and peanut seeds that have been selected based on several criteria: tolerance of local growing conditions, fast maturation, and high yields. "I was amazed to see the peanut plants because they have been hybridized to be harvested by pulling, not digging, the plant. With one pull all the peanuts emerged still attached to the roots. The tubers are used in one of two ways: eaten as good source of protein or pressed for oil. Interestingly enough in this throw away society neither the leaves nor the residue form the pressing process goes to waste: both the leaves and the pressed peanuts are excellent fodder for livestock" - Glen Spurrell Monthly Clinics Martha Mtuma, nurse and co-ordinator of maternal and child health for the Diocese, has devised an effective system of monthly clinics in the various villages. Once a month the children are checked over and monitored for growth and the mothers learn more about nutrition and child care, at the same time...   YOUR     SUPPORT       MAKES         THE           DIFFERENCE Place Your Order Today Click here for our order form. Your support makes the difference! All prices for 200 crosses or more include shipping and handling 5% DISCOUNT ON ORDERS OF $400.00 OR MORE Click here for page 1. Click here for page 2. Click here for page 4. ...the nurse in charge of the children's eye clinic was at the local public school. He checks their eyes for signs of infection or other disease and also the standard vision chart test. This area has a high incidence of Trachoma. Scaring form repeated infection causes eyelashes to turn inward and scratch the cornea, leading slowly and painfully to complete blindness. African Palms United Kingdom This website and its contents are © Copyright 2004-2008 -- All Rights Reserved Site Designed, Maintained and Donated by V3 Mediaworks