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You have probably seen in the news that India is experiencing a massive second surge of Covid-19. The reported death toll has passed 200,000. New cases have broken the world record several days in a row, with 360,960 in the past 24 hours reported this morning (Wednesday 28 April). Hospitals are overwhelmed. Several countries around…
Back in October 2019, we reported on two women, Javwa Mtine and Yuyo Kabaye, who were starting to train as heavy duty mechanics in the mining industry in Zambia. This was a way for them to earn a living and escape from poverty-driven sex work. The good news is that they have now graduated with…
We reported in March that we had sent funds to India to start a project building toilets in rural areas. This is not only for the sake of sanitation, but also for the safety of women. If they had to go to nearby fields in the early morning because of the lack of facilities they…
India has overtaken Russia, and now has the third highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the world, at 697,413. The number of deaths is 19,693, the eighth highest in the world. Our friends in Delhi are continuing to feed the poorest people who are unable to work at present. Many would usually rely on…
We are delighted to be partnering in a new initiative with the team at Mercy in Action. This Bath-based charity works in both the UK and the Philippines, supporting children and families facing challenging circumstances. Go to www.mercyinaction.org.uk to find out more about their work. Mercy in Action operate charity shops across the south of…
Colin and Cara Medus, and Penny Waller visited India for The Bridge Trust Ltd at the end of March 2020. They had to cut their visit slightly short to get home before all flights were stopped because of the Covid-19 outbreak. Cara describes their visit for us. We were able to visit our friends in…
