Cor Geal Choir Supports SHF
The renowned Cork choir Cor Geal has generously agreed to perform a series of carol services in support of the work of SHF.
Proceeds from these magical events will help to improve the lives of children in Africa.
We are very greatful for this sdisplay of generosity.
Cór Geal was founded by its conductor & musical director, Betty Fitzgerald in 2009.
It is a 4-part mixed choir of some 55 adults based in Whitechurch, Co. Cork. It’s varied and uplifting repertoire includes Irish, sacred, popular, jazz, classical and contemporary music. Cór Geal has become renowned for its exciting and popular choral concert productions presented every two years.
Over the last 14 years, Cór Geal has raised thousands of euro for charity and has enjoyed much success in choral competition. Activities carried out in the choir include rehearsing, performing, travelling, and generally having a good time together. Cór Geal adds to the diversity and social inclusion of community life, provides musical education for members, and is happy to sing anywhere from the local Church to the Cork Opera House.
Betty Fitzgerald Musical Director – “Nothing activates as many areas of the brain as music. Singing is a stimulating experience which triggers all sorts of positive energy in the mind and body, and social interaction is the best way to shake off the blues. Put it all together, and you get Cór Geal singing at its best.
“With a spirit of togetherness, we value and respect diversity, create a positive and fun experience for our members and most of all promote harmony in our community and wider society”.
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CEO and Sister Visit Malawi
CEO John Mitchell and his sister Jackie Manley visited Malawi in October/November. The highlights of the trip were a visit to SHF School Malokotera and the opening of a new school block in Kalama. The visit was hosted by SHf country representative Thomas Malopa.
CEO and local chief open the block. Forsa trade union provided most of the funding for this project
Hundreds of men, women and children attended the opening in Kalama
The School is well signposted
Some great drumming in Kalama
Spectacular entertainment
Thomas inspects the bridge on the road to Malokotera
Jackie presents a foot ball and jerseys in Malokotera
SHF name proudly displayed
Robombeh Clinic
The roof has been completed and the septic tank has been lined and covered with slab. Construction of the water tower and drainage is ongoing and electrical work is set to start soon. The fabrication of steel doors, steel windows, metal railings and shelves for the installation of the solar batteries is already in progress. The road is a nightmare for now as two attempts made trying to convey materials failed. A week ago, we loaded a truck with cement to be transported to the site but it got stuck on the way and took three days before it could be removed. We had to use motor bikes to transport the cement from the point where it got stuck to the building site in fear of it getting damaged.
Alimamy Samura
SHF Country Director
New SHF Desks for Malokotera
We continue to make improvements to the SHF Community Primary School in Malokotera.
Our representative, Thomas Malopa, recently delivered 36 new desks to the school.
Autumn Newsletter
Equipment arrives to Adjayuk Ndip clinic
Following an appeal from Etang Mbeng of ESARDEF, a partner organisation in Cameroon, we joined with US foundation, Global Pearls, to supply beds and other equipment to a clinic in Adjayuk Ndip in war-torn Cameroon.
It was a small project but it will make a big difference to this poor community.
New Houses for Teachers in Malokotera
Malokotera in Maloko is often inaccessible, being almost 30km from a tarred road and the road to the village is one of the worst in Africa.
In 2018 SHF funded two school blocks and we recently completed housing for teachers which is vital in retaining teachers in such a remote place. Our representative, Thomas Malopa, handed over the keys.
The community and the teachers also agreed to name the school “Malokotera SHF Community School”.
Graduation from Pre-School
The community in Rothana, Sierra Leone where SHF has a primary school took a great initiative in setting up a pre-school, our first in Africa.
Now the happy day has arrived when the beautiful children of Rothana graduate to primary school.
The occasion was marked with a magical ceremony.
Below are some pictures.
Security for a clinic
We work closely with ESARDEF and Etang Mbeng in Cameroon, often in partnership with Global Pearls in the USA. Etang sought equipment for a clinic in Ajayukndip and together with Global Pearls we sent assistance.
To enhance security in this war-torn country we also funded two formidable doors. They are also a good example of the skilled local workers.
