Mporokoso school in Northern Zambia is situated about 186km from Kasama, which, because of the state of the roads, can easily take a day to reach. There are currently 61 children who are all either blind, partially sighted or albino (50%) who are looked after by Sister Hilary who is the headmistress of the school. Many of the children suffer from sunburn due to the lack of pigmentation in their skin and obviously there are a large number of eye diseases. Many of the children have been left blind or with failing sight as a result of living in the Kapata region where many eye infections are picked up from the lake water. The school makes all its own Braille books by translating text books and reading books including an edition of the bible. Sr Charity and Mr Wilson treat any and all of the health problems that the children and families in the immediate area encounter.
Inter Care visited in June 2011 and saw the amazing work of the school. The children have such an air of confidence about them and you can see what good work is being carried out there. We supply 100% of their medical needs which is thanks to supporters such as the Ulverscroft Foundation and Bethany Green.