Natural Balance South Africa, spearheaded by Sarah Collins, has offered to assist with sustainable food and minimal-fuel cooking resources. We shall also be setting up one of their projects, the Earthworm Factory, at our home.
The Earthworm Factory Project propagates naturally occurring Earthworms by feeding them bio-matter, keeping the environment moist, and protecting the worms from predators such as, ants. The worms are then introduced to poor soil to aerate the soil, and to introduce vital microorganisms and nutrients to the ground that enable crops to thrive. By introducing the worms to vegetable gardens that will be established around the school, and providing seeds donated by Natural Balance SA, we hope to provide sustainable and healthy food crops for the children attending Mushilila School.
My husband, Andrew, and I have been creating a list of fund-raising activities that we hope to pursue over the coming months. Future plans include children's survival weekends, and informative bush walks for families in the Chalimbana Forest Reserve.
The up-coming event is a Donation Drop-off at the American International School of Lusaka on Saturday 7th March, during the Saturday Soccer League Registration (9am-12pm). At the Drop-off, donations of items such as, school supplies, children's clothes and shoes, and play and sports equipment, will be accepted, as well as cash donations.
I also set up a Face Book group this week, Mushilila School Project, to raise awareness of the campaign. At the time of writing we have 104 members, Please join!
Thank you for your support for the children of Mushilila School.
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