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.

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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.

 
Guardians shelter

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

 
School Links

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.

 
Chongoni Rock Art

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.

 
Other visitors

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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