FISHERMAN’S REST, MALAWI.
Sally Nethercott’s nephew, Rob, worked at Fisherman’s rest for a few months after university and then again this last winter. Like many of their projects it is based in a small area south of Blantyre. They have many areas of helping the community. The most interesting is the horticultural project. Joe Robinson, our contact is a horticulturalist. He is encouraging tree planting and the support of these trees. Due to the climate, trees grow a lot quicker there and a small sapling can produce fruit after one year. In particular he shows people how to look after the trees and water them. In order to try and reverse the deforestation he also is helping people build clay efficient stoves. This reduces the firewood needed by 70%.