"The Friends of Hwange Newsletters"

Issue No 2. March 2006

Dear Friends of Hwange,
Firstly, I would like to thank you for all your suggestions and comments to our last Newsletter. Thank you too for forwarding the Newsletter to your friends and family! I have made several new contacts through this, which is great! This last month has been very busy, getting everything started, from opening bank accounts, to writing these Newsletters etc. I have also seen numerous potential donors and so far the response has been great – THANK YOU! 

What we need:
Mario Gomes, who is going to be the man on the ground in Hwange as of April, has sent us a list of things that he will need to fix the engines and pumps. We would very grateful if you could help us with any of the equipment below:
1. 5 Ton Chain Block
2. Over Head Gantry
3. Different type of hoist slings
4. Welding Machine
5. Oxy-Acetylene and Cutting Equip.
6. Set of Pipe Dies
7. 36”, 24” 18” Pipe Wrenches
8. 14LB and 4LBL Hammers
9. Assortment of Chisels
10. Wheel Barrows (2-3)
11. Picks and shovels (2-3)
12. Medical Aid Kit(s) for Mario 
& pump attendants

Visit to Hwange
I had the opportunity to visit Hwange NP from the 7th - 9th March and was delighted to see that the park has recovered after last year’s drought and is looking very green. Most water pans are full to the brim at the moment and the wildlife is looking very content. However, this situation will only last a short time once the rains stop and the pans will start drying up. This is when we will need to start pumping to provide the wildlife with drinking water. We have to use this opportunity to repair as many pumps, engines and troughs as possible before we start pumping so this month we will start purchasing equipment, tools, new engines and pumps, so when Mario starts in April he will have a flying start!
Thank you!
We would like to thank the following companies and individuals 
for their generous donations:
- Preston Transport
- Produtrade
- TM Supermarkets 
- Chris Venturas of Byron Venturas & Partners 
- Safari Par Excellence



On behalf of the trustees, I would like to thank you for your support!
Best Regards, Maha

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