Dear friends of Daktari Project,

Yesterday we received the devastating news that Kilembe Mines Hospital has flooded. Due to heavy rainfall over the last few days, the river Nyamwamba near the hospital burst its banks. We are of course sadly reminded of the heavy flooding in 2013, which is the topic of our first Daktari docufilm ‘After the flood’. Once more, the damage is substantial, both material and structural, as well as financial. The medical stores were completely washed away, which is a tremendous loss of valuable resources. All but one of the patient wards are affected. The recently opened female surgical ward and the TB-isolation ward – which was nearly finished – were badly damaged. The pediatric (‘toto’) ward near the edge of the hospital grounds has suffered severe structural damage. Thanks to a quick response from the hospital staff and support, all patients were safely evacuated, and no one was injured. 

Nature’s cruel force has once again struck the heart of the community in Kilembe. Daktari Project vzw is starting a fundraising for the repair and restoration of the damage due to the recent flooding. 
In light of the corona crisis, it is currently not possible to organize an event to do so. Therefore, we’re hoping for your support through donations. Our team has plans to set up one or more smaller projects to raise money to add to this fundraising effort. We will rebuild! 

HOW TO DONATE?
There are currently 3 options to make a donation. All funds will be gathered in this fundraising. 
- through PayPal linked to this fundraising: Facebook Fundraiser
- through our Daktari Project vzw bank account: BE41 7340 4111 8410 with mention ‘Rebuild Kilembe Mines Hospital’
- through our King Baudouin Foundation account: BE10 0000 0000 0404 with structured communication ***128/3021/00060***. This option allows for fiscal advantages for donations of 40 EUR and more per year. 

We thank you in advance, every donation matters!