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Iʼve raised £2,420 to Provide George from Malawi with his own bee hives as featured in life swap on BBC2 28/05/2017.
- Telford, United Kingdom
- Funded on Thursday, 27th July 2017
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Story
George, a simple farmer from Malawi, has worked the land all his life to provide for his family. He is searching for answers to his fears concerning the survival of his family farm business - with a severe lack of water and a fear that his sons don't want to take the farm over as George grows older, he is looking for solutions to keep the business and his family afloat. He thinks the UK might hold the key. When he visits Britain he discovers bee keeping and the honey this can produce. On his return to Malawi George starts saving for the hive, lets help him out.
You can see the story of George and John's life swap via this link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08sxkm1/the-life-swap-adventure-series-1-1-malawiessex
The Responsible Safari Company have been in touch (they were responsible for handling all logistics on the ground in Malawi for the BBC during filming last year). They will ensure the money is provided directly to George, he can then purchase the equipment he needs. http://www.responsiblesafaricompany.com/
If you would like to discuss how you can help please contact me on twitter @richardovery or on facebook.
Thank you for helping George and his family.
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- 7 years ago
Richard Overy
7 years agoHere is the latest on George's progress from Kate at the Responsible Safari Company... http://www.responsiblesafaricompany.com/blog/george-and-his-bees-an-update/
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- 7 years ago
Richard Overy
7 years agoKate from the Responsible Safari Company has sent a message from George... http://www.orbis-expeditions.com/blog/george-and-his-bees-an-update/
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- 7 years ago
Richard Overy
7 years agoBetween the three just giving pages we have now raised over £10,000 which should be enough for the bees and the borehole. Thank you for being so giving to George, his family and village : )
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68
Carol Kinahan
Jul 15, 2017
Good luck with the bee hives!
£20.00
Lily & Helena
Jul 10, 2017
Go George!! We wish you & the bees all the best :)
£50.00
Anonymous
Jun 27, 2017
Michi Woolliams
Jun 23, 2017
Just watched the life swap story about George on the BBC iPlayer, What a remarkable man! If he wants to come to the UK for taking a bee keeping course, he is welcome to stay with us.
£30.00
Anonymous
Jun 21, 2017
Two Honey lovers from East Cottingwith !
£20.00
Anna Klimowicz
Jun 20, 2017
Margaret
Jun 17, 2017
Wishing you well George with all your little bees. Buzz buzz. Margaret
£20.00
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Richard Overy
Telford, United Kingdom
I'm Richard, I work with people and books. Trying to be kind and help others if I can. I also collect old photographs, cameras and take photographs of my own.