Physical Therapy Rehabilitation in Africa

Zambia

This is Zambia. A small land locked country in southern, central Africa.

In 2002 I was fortunate enough to be able to fulfill a dream and do some physical therapy rehabilitation in Africa. I was invited to stay at The Leonard Cheshire Home for Physically Handicapped Children in Lusaka, Zambia.

I barely knew Zambia existed before my trip but it turned out to be one of the most beautiful, meaningful experiences of my life. It has had an enormous impact on me and has resulted in a continuing relationship ever since.

It is said a picture is worth a thousand words and I think this is particularly true in this case. I hope you are able to get a sense of the love and joy on all sides from these photographs.

Every year at Christmas it is my family's pleasure to send some simple gifts to the children. It is just a deserving cause we feel we can contribute to and give a little back to those less fortunate than ourselves.

So join me on my wonderful adventure into Zambia and into the hearts of some truly inspirational people. Enjoy!

Welcome

The Leonard Cheshire Home for Physically Disabled Children in Lusaka, Zambia.

Just the best welcome anywhere in the world

The Kitchen

Where the staple diet of mealy meal is cooked.

The Workshop

Where the orthotics (calipers etc.) are made and repaired.

Play Time

Singing and dancing with Sister Mercy

Meal Time

Join us for grace, mealy meal and water.

The children help each other in and wash up afterwards.

Bath Time

One bath. All in boys.

Just THE best fun ever.

Outreach

This is the 4x4 vehicle driven by George.

We used it to get to isolated villages in the bush to hold open air clinics,

People waiting for us at an open air clinic

A typical Zambian family house in the bush

A Day Out

We hired an old bus and took the children on a trip to Lake Kariba.

Excited? You bet!

What health and safety?

The children abandon their crutches and go straight into the water.

Goodbye

Until next time.

Thank you for sharing the experience. We hope you gained an insight into some of the joy that was had.

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