We hosted 83 enthusiastic supporters in the Pavillion room; with a colourful lighting display and lively atmosphere throughout the evening. We were encouraged by the supporter participation in the evening’s programme. Diverse activities included the Head and Tails game, won by Phillip Banda but seeing him give the monies back to the charity. Well Phillip is a trustee so that’s what we’d expect! The auction progressed at a a steady pace and saw a very exiting bidding war for the culinary prize of the cook in your house, provided by Phil and Debs, £375 well spent. The presentation focused on the next steps to progress the work of Shine in Kuntemanje, Malawi in terms of acquiring funds for the community building programme. We saw an up to date artists impression of the Shine village, which showed all the possible buildings on our land. If each person could give £1000 then the first multi-purpose community building could be a reality. We are focused on gaining this funding through individual donors and grant applications. More importanly it was a passionate invitation to join us in shining our light brighter. It also included footage from the brilliant inteview with Burnsie on Humberside and many photos of the children in Malawi.

Throughtout the evening we were blessed with the great sounds provided by the Sounds of Southern Africa, SOSA-XA choir. The choir were charismatic and hypnotic as they banged the rhythms on the pavillion’s wooden  dance floor. By the end of the night the party saw around half of the supporters on the floor armed with percussive instruments and throwing some great moves.

Please be very encouraged to learn that we raised £2000 after meeting all our costs, which is a great achievement. Thanks again for coming out and supporting Shine Relief Trust.

We are again seeking to publicise the work of Shine with old and new supporters.

The night will include an authentic 3-course hot buffet, Sounds of South Africa choir, Zwakala traditional dancers and the essential auction. You will also get a chance to see hear and see all that’s happening with Shine in Malawi at the moment.

For more details contact us at info@shine-relief.org or call 07762243302.

Light up their Christmas Campaign 2011 offers you the opportunity to invest in safe and free lighting for a family living in extreme poverty. For £12 a solar – powered lamp will be given to help a family living in the villages of Kuntumanji, Malawi.  In return you will receive a Christmas card detailing the gift which can then be sent with your own personal message to someone for Christmas. The lights are provided through Shine Corporation Malawi a company which has dedicated its profits to help the ongoing work of Shine Relief Malawi. Solar lamps will replace dangerous and unhealthy kerosene lamps which are very expensive to use. 80% of Malawians have no access to electricity.

Please download a form by clicking on the link, Light up their Christmas 2011.

Thank you.

Our Zumbathon®Charity Event aims to raise £4,000 for Phase One of our Shine Village. Through an exciting Zumba aerobic dance party you will be challenged to non-stop partying for 90 minutes!

Zumba instructor, Louise Lakeman, who has taught Zumba for the past 2 years in Australia, will be showing us the moves, giving various options to work at depending on fitness levels!  You can basically do as much or little as you like so long as you promise to have fun! Whether you have been going to a class, or you are a complete beginner you will soon pick up the steps.

This exciting event will take place on 10th December 2011 at the Hull Indoor Sports Centre, Hull from 5-30pm until 7-30pm. Why not bring the family to cheer you on! (Little Monkie’s soft play is available at mid-week prices.)

Download a form and register today . You can set up your own fundraising page at Just Giving Shine Zumbathon web page

Download your sponsor form, entry form and event briefing below:

Zumbathon Entry Form, Zumbathon Sponsor Form, Zumbathon Event Briefing

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Happy days.

 If you still wish to support this challenge please text SHNE33 £2/ £5/ £10 to 70070 to donate now.

The total raised was over £2000 in sponsorship money which will go a long way to helping the orphans and vulnerable children of Kuntamanje and ensuring the vital relief work of Shine will continue in this remote rural area of Malawi.

Thank you to all who helped to make this day such a success in so many ways from marshals and participants to cake baking and entertainment, we hope that you all felt as blessed as we did to be part of such a great cause in bringing justice and support to our brothers and sisters in Malawi in their daily battle against the effects of extreme poverty and the ravages of a stolen childhood.

Thank you again for your ongoing support of the work of Shine Relief Trust, we hope to see you all back again next year.

The latest additions to this support program are two young boys aged 7 and 12 .They are 2 of Ella’s 4 children. Ella died last month, at the age of 39, of HIV and TB leaving the community devastated. She worked alongside the Chief setting up a committee to establish an HIV support program and orphan care. She organised the volunteers to start the first Shine feeding program in April 2010. Her children are now being cared for by Ella’s elderly mother in Ella’s home. The boys will be receiving a mattress and also the support they need through the provision of food helping their grandma cope with caring for them. Suzen is really excited about the delivery of these mattresses as it will give hope to the whole community.

Suzen has also organised for repairs to Alwa’s wheel chair which was in such bad repair she couldn’t use it. Recently Suzen needed to get her to the hospital as she had a severe ear infection. Suzen had to carry her on her back from her house to the track to then get transport to the hospital. Alwa was so thankful for the support Shine gave her through funding the treatment and transport.