Springing Anew

Salume Osakue, vocalist, and Jack Ergo, pianist

Last week, on May 5th, we held our first Sounds of the Season concert! Focusing on new gardens and nutrition programs in Malawi and Zambia, we were thrilled to host a hybrid in-person and online event at Graceland University. Our talented friend, Jack Ergo, was our featured performer, along with Tessla Michael and Salume Osakue as guest musicians.

Our goal for the concert was to raise funds to build two large sheds for the gardening efforts at two (out of four) HealthEd Connect volunteer-led community centers. These sheds are the dream of our health worker colleagues for storing seeds, tools, and excess crops to be used and shared with children and families over time.

Thanks to generous support, we far exceeded that goal! We can build THREE garden sheds (plus more towards a 4th) to support important nutrition programs in Malawi and Zambia! Our friends will have the space and resources needed to grow nutritious food that will help reduce malnutrition and stunting in children. We’re feeling joyful, knowing that this makes a wonderful impact in women, children, and families' lives through these expanded gardening efforts.

Stay tuned for details about our next Sounds of the Season event in late summer!

P.S. A recording of our concert is available on our YouTube channel! Check it out here.