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Weʼve raised £4,410 to To raise money for my life swap friend George in Malawi to fund his dream of beekeeping to support his family.
- Funded on Friday, 28th July 2017
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I was lucky enough to get the chance to swap places with a farmer from Malawi called George as part of the BBC 2 Life Swap Adventure series, He got to live with my family and I his to learn more about each others lives and cultures.
I spent 10 days living with Georges family as an subsistence farmer being guided by his son Samuel. The farm itself is spread over 4 acres and the ground is poor, there have been severe droughts and many people are suffering and struggling to make a living.
George is looking to make his life easier and encourage Samuel to stay on the farm. I am looking to assist him by raising funds for him to keep Bees, supplementing his income and possibly being an alternative to the farming he undertakes that is so reliant on the rains.
Even on a good year farming George rarely has a surplus to by other foods putting enough food on the table and for him to have to purchase seed and fertilizer to help with the poor soil.
George is a credit to his family and village and I have kept in contact with him since the show I am hoping that the kindness of you all will help me help him further. I am hoping to return soon to see how George and Samuel are getting on.
To see George's story for yourself, head over to the BBC Iplayer to see the latest episode of Lifeswap Adventure - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08sxkm1/the-life-swap-adventure-series-1-1-malawiessex
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7 years agoJohn lloyd
7 years agoHello all just wanted to thank you all once more as the crowd funding draws to a close. I have heard from George and things are moving on with him and his Bee ambitions ( bit to slowly for him lol) but he realises he has to learn. I wish i could thank you all in person and im hoping that those of you that see this page can thank those that may not be on Facebook. It has humbled me to see how generous you all are and i know its a cliche but it has given me more faith that there are enough good people to change the world for the better. xx
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- 7 years ago
John lloyd
7 years agoHere you have me waiting for my food, Georges wife cooked all my food alongside her daughter.... Sam would bring water to wash our hands and then we would eat. Ir was quite interesting as in England we chat and eat here everyone was quiet... I have been back 9 months now and can honestly say i miss the smells, sounds and people of the village i look forward to my return and i hope that i can show you what a difference you have all made. You never know we may get his honey on sale here if i can sort out the amounts. Have a great Sunday all xx
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- 7 years ago
John lloyd
7 years agoHi Everyone, £3990 thats AMAZING and you are all AMAZING people thank you so much... got me in tears again at all the kind messages that i have forwarded to George he sent me this message Hi John i am mobilising people in my area to set up Beekeeping Clubs i am looking at 3 groups of between 10-15 members if all goes well and with Gods blessing by July 10th. Please thank everyone for me Sam and i salute you and thank you all in our prayers. Remember me to Cheryl and Emma my friend your friend George Thank you all from us both xx
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Stuart Huxter
Jul 27, 2017
£20.00
c stafford
Jul 23, 2017
What a great cause and a great experience for you both. I hope there's an update to follow that we can watch to see more of George.
£20.00
Heidi O'Connor
Jul 23, 2017
Such a good thing to do, well done you 👍😀
£20.00
Gary Freeman
Jul 21, 2017
nice one hope George gets it right
£20.00
Kerry Harper
Jul 20, 2017
£50.00
Joleen Manning
Jul 18, 2017
Watching the program had a profound effect on me, and I sincerely wish George and his family much success in their new crop. : )
£20.00
Stephen Forster
Jul 14, 2017
Loved the program. We wish both George best of luck with the bees and for Johns plans of returning to the land.Well done for setting up the chance for us viewers to donate.
£30.00
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John lloyd
Hi All For those that don't know me I am John the life Swap partner of George from Malawi. I was lucky to be selected in so many ways but most of all to meet George and Samuel his son. I am trying to raise funds to enable George to fulfil his dream of farming bees, thank you.