Scientists predicted that this year’s ‘super’ El Niño will play havoc with global weather patterns. Zambia is expecting prolonged dry weather especially during the rainy season, which usually lasts from November until April. This could potentially lead to a drought More details >

Click here to view the full Annual Report and Accounts Chair’s Report After the severe drought in 2024, it was a relief to learn that the rains were plentiful between November 2025 and April 2026. In early March this year, More details >

This week we heard on the news that over half of England is officially in drought according to the Environmental Agency. Despite having one of the wettest winters on record the lack of spring and summer rain has resulted in More details >

No doubt many of you are suffering from the extreme heat we are currently experiencing in the UK. Fortunately, I can cope with these temperatures. When I visit Zambia in March and October when it can reach over 40 degrees. More details >

Despite the abundance of rain between November and April there are an estimated 6 million people in Zambia who do not have access to clean water.  In the past month The Butterfly Tree has successfully drilled five more boreholes. The first one More details >

‘Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.’ World Organisation Key Facts: Globally in 2024, there were an estimated 282 million malaria cases and 610 000 malaria deaths in 80 countries. The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately More details >

I recently returned from Zambia after a beneficial and rewarding trip. It was wonderful to see the abundance of water in the streams and rivers, and most especially cascading over the spectacular Victoria Falls. After the severe drought of 2024 More details >

The Butterfly Tree is making sound progress in improving the education system for children with special needs in Zambia. After the success of the project in Kazungula in 2025, the recent one for Kalomo District will shortly have a 1×2 More details >

2026 has got off to a great start with the success of the Christmas Appeal and new donations forthcoming in January. Twenty years ago this week I visited Zambia for the very first time. Little did I know that this More details >

The time for festive cheer and celebrations is fast approaching and we have launched our annual Christmas Appeal. As in previous years we are raising money to buy bags of ground maize for orphans and vulnerable families, and mosquito nets More details >