By Francisco Alcala | Executive Director
As we mentioned in the last report, our original plan was to send the SAWDUST film crew to Malawi at the end of April. Unfortunately due to the COVID19 pandemia the plans had to change and we have not been able to define a new date due to the current travel restrictions. We will be ready to go whenever the bans are lifted and it is safe to travel.
The current health emergency is happening on top of an ongoing refugee crisis. This is making life even more difficult for the more than 42,000 refugees living at the Dzaleka camp in Malawi.
In the middle of this tragedy however, there are incredible stories of generosity. In March, we received a message of despair from Mr. Magambi, the founder and Executive Director of There is Hope, the nonprofit organization delivering the vocational training at the Dzaleka camp that we are supporting. Mr. Magambi, who is an outstanding leader, former refugee, and a great human was letting us know that "it is not an easy time to be a leader". Later, this story turned into an amazingly inspiring COVID19 story that we decided to turn into an audio piece and want to share with you today.
Please do not miss the oportunity to listen to this uplifting story today, maybe you will also get some tears of joy as I did: MY DEAREST MAMA CRICKET
Although the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced us to postpone the production of Sawdust, our commitment to amplify the vocational education programs of There is Hope at the Dzaleka Refugee camp remains as strong as ever.
We know times are tough for everyone, but we hope we can count on you to help us complete this project. Once our normal work has resumed, we’ll put your generosity to use where it's needed most to finished this documentary to accelerate the growth of There is Hope's programs.
If you’re unable to donate at this time, there are other ways you can support us! Please share our project with your friends, family and social networks. If you want to start your own fundraiser for your birthday or any other special ocassion please contact us at info@homestorytellers.org and we will help you set up your personal page.
There’s only one way we can support refugees through this global crisis: together.
Stay safe and well,
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