The Kyangala Trust
With a population of around 15,000, the rural community of Kyangala is entirely dependent on subsistence farming as a source of income. The frequent failure of the seasonal rains has resulted in severe famine and food emergencies. In addition to severe poverty, the area suffers from a lack of sufficient water resources for domestic and irrigation use, a lack of adequate educational facilities especially for the 11+ age group, and a lack of basic and  adequate medical care and provision at a time when HIV/AIDS is a growing concern. 

The Kyangala Trust has been formed with the aim of working with partners to help the community overcome some of these challenges. It’s creator, Benedict Mwendwa, comes originally from Kyangala but now lives and works in the UK and devotes much of his spare time, along with the other trustees, friends and supporters, to the work of the Kyangala Trust.

--- Visit to Kyangala in 2018 ---

2017 visit to Kyangala

Click here to view the presentation given by John Harrison given at the Wine Tasting (see below) following his recent trip to Kyangala.


Wine Tasting 

As you can see from the photos on the right, the Wine Tasting evening which was held on the 18th November was well attended and a great success. 

​Art was on display and for sale by Francis Jean, Joan Jean, Marion Neville. Music was provided by cellist, Cameron Smith.  Auction of promises.

The visit to Kyangala in 2016


In July 2016, a small group of the Friends of Kyangala Trust had the pleasure of visiting Kyangala.  To find out about the trip and to see the photos, please click here...
Mithu Community Borehole
The Mithu Community Borehole and pumps were restored in May 2015, with funding from the Kyangala Trust

The visit to Kyangala in 2014
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