Norwich-Dedza Partnership
The Norwich-Dedza Partnership is a charity that
develops and supports practical links between
Norwich, UK and Dedza District in central Malawi.
We believe there are mutual benefits from
collaboration leading to a greater appreciation
of the differences and similarities in ways of
life in the two areas. Projects so far have covered
IT, Health and Education, Tourism, Economic Development
and Community Facilities. The Partnership welcomes
ideas for developing new or existing projects and
is grateful for contributions of time, materials
or money.
Latest News
Women In Charge
Women In Charge
Women are in some of the top positions in Dedza. Theresa Ndovi is Chief Kachindamoto and
Senior Chief of the whole District. Sphiwe Mauwa is the District Commissioner, head officer
of the Dedza District Council. Bessie Phiri is the District Health Officer in charge of the
hospital and all health facilities in the District. Fannie Msimuko is the Director of
Administration for the District Council.
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Guardians Shelter
Guardians Shelter
When patients stay at Dedza District Hospital, a relative accompanies them to cook their
food and wash clothes. These “guardians” stay in a hostel – the Guardians Shelter. Five years
ago we raised money to make some improvements. This year we have provided further funds to
rebuild a shower block and toilet. Further work is needed for a covered cooking area and other
basic facilities.
This will be the main aim of our fundraising in the coming year. Information on giving
donations can be found in the How you can help section of this website
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School Links
School Links
16 schools in Norfolk are linked with schools in Dedza. In 2012, teachers from seven of
these schools visited Dedza and received a visitor from their partner school. The visits were
funded with grants from the British Council.
The visitors took boxes of sports and educational materials to all the linked schools.
The children also sent writing and drawings and the Dedza children sent back work that described
their lives and schools.
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Chongoni Rock Art
Chongoni Rock Art
A cluster of rock art sites in the Chongoni Forest Reserve in Dedza have been awarded UNESCO
World Heritage Site status. The Malawi Antiquities Dept is building an information centre for this.
We have assisted by preparing the display boards for the centre. UEA Museology students researched
information and prepared text and pictures for the boards. Norwich artist, Anthea Eames, trained local
village women in block printing cards that can be sold to tourists.
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Other Visitors
Other visitors
Other visitors in 2012 included John Vincent, a Norwich City College lecturer, who carried out a
football coaching course for representatives of clubs from across the whole of Dedza. Students from
Easton College undertook sports training for schools and youth groups. Other Easton College visitors
demonstrated horticultural techniques to youth groups and local farmers. Nigel Eames, retired electronics
lecturer, carried out repair work on computers and electrical equipment.
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