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Simon Samutala

It is with deepest sadness that we must announce that on the morning of Tuesday 23rd June, Simon passed away at Maina Soko Military Hospital, Lusaka. He had been diagnosed with cancer in several parts of his body. His three daughters, Glenys, Francy and Peggy were at his bedside, along with his nephew Clarks. His funeral took place on Thursday 2nd July at the Falconer Home, Kabulamema, where Simon was laid to rest next to Miss Falconer's memorial house.

We thank God for Simon's life, and for his selfless service to hundreds of children. Simon grew up as a child of the Falconer Home, and took up the leadership of the Home after Lilias Falconer passed away in 1998. His entire life was devoted to the children who passed through his care, and he will be deeply missed by so very many.

Please pray for Simon's daughters, and for all the children and staff at the Falconer Home. Pray for Clarks, who will take on overall responsibility for the future running of the Home, with a team around him.

A New Irrigation System

Much of southern Africa has been hit by a devastating drought in recent years. At the farm belonging to the Falconer Home, last year's maize crop failed, resulting in enormous difficulties providing the nshima which is the staple diet on Zambians.

To combat this, the team at the Home have installed an irrigation system at the farm, which will mean that crops can be grown despite the drought - possibly two crops per year. This would mean that food can be grown to feed the children, and also to sell and generate an income.

Thanks to amazingly generous donors, work is already almost complete. The equipment, including a solar river pump and solar panels, has already been purchased and installed. The plan is that water would be pumped from the river to water towers in three locations - a field where maize is grown, another field for other crops (soya, sorghum, ground nuts, sunflowers, chillies), and an area where livestock will be kept. A reservoir has also been dug, which, as well as being a place to store water, will also form the basis of a fish farm.

We praise God for making this possible, and thank our wonderful donors who have given so generously.

Find out more on our page 'The Farm'

We Have Moved!

Our office has moved. Please send all correspondence (with immediate effect) to:

The Falconer Trust

34 Muir Drive

Hingham

Norwich

NR9 4PQ

We also now have a mobile phone number which you can call or text: 07810 457560

The Girls' Dormitory Project

We are currently supporting the Falconer Home to build a dormitory for the older girls at the Home. A derelict church near to the main house has been developed with the walls completed. It will provide eight shared bedrooms, along with four toilets, four shower rooms, a communal area, and kitchen. It now needs a roof, windows, doors, plastering and all the internal fixtures and fittings, including plumbing, electrics etc. The estimated cost of completing the project is £25,000. If you would like to contribute towards the cost of the work, you can do so online by clicking the link below, or by sending us a cheque, or making a bank transfer. Thank you!