Home for Malama

Aim

Help Malama find a home

This is Malama and her three children. The Boury family met Malama in 2022 when we stayed at the house in Zambia where she was working. She got up very early at 5am, cleaned the house, cooked the meals and looked after everyone before finally going to bed at 9pm. She was only allowed to see her own family for a few minutes during the two weeks we were there. 

Malama got sick. There's no NHS there and an emergency hospital visit was needed. She has needed several follow up visits. 

In the years since then, Malama has been recovering but unable to do manual work. She is supporting her three children alone. Her husband worked away for nine years but did not send money. She waited for him. When he finally returned earlier this year he was accompanied by a new wife and baby. 

It's very hard for Malama to move on. She is a talented lady. Before Covid she had a small crafts business and would love to restart.  We have helped a little with rent and education, but inflation is rampant. Sadly everything is going on rent and the family are living on a hand to mouth basis.

There is a part completed house available. It would provide a base for the family and the business. In UK terms the cost of £15,000 to complete the build is small but to the family in Zambia, it is unattainable. 

Can you help? 

This project successfully funded on 30th October 2025