When Alan first travelled to Zambia in February 2005 the Western Province was enduring one of the worst droughts in living memory. 

At the peak of the drought afflicting the Western Province of Zambia in 2004 and 2005 funds provided by the Alan Kerins African Projects fed over 700 families in the region.  Since the drought has subsided the aim of the charity has been to promote and fund more sustainable solutions. 

Whether it is the teaching of modern, effective and sustainable farming techniques or the teaching of reading and writing to local children, education is central to the goals of the Alan Kerins African Projects.

Schools catering for 5,000 children

Boreholes and wells for both clean drinking and crop irrigation for 60 villages or 3,000 people

Self sufficient farming techniques, supplies and equipment for 5,000 people

Food aid has helped in the region of 10,000 people

Range of houses have been built supporting families

Funding of Cheshire home for disabled children ‣ Mongu

Funding of Cheshire home for orphaned & vulnerable children ‣ Kaoma

Equipment for block-making, transport & farming

- Making self sustaining homes

- Helping achieve growth for independence

- Income generating projects