Here is the progress of the humanitarian mission in Malawi since its creation, date by date. You can follow its progress and expenses.
- 01/09/2019: arrival of Ivan Bel. One year observation mission, establishment of contacts, opening of a private practice
- 03/09/2020: Opening of the Shiatsu Malawi School + a private course in Lilongwe, Shiatsu training over 2 years. 5 students.
- 12/10/2020: discussion of the creation of a school on Mchinji Road, 30 min. from the capital, on the land of a local partner: Bahebe Dogani, Shiatsu student
- 03/06/2021: fundraising crowdfunding for the construction of the Shiatsu school. 3000€ collected.
- 15/09/2021: opening of a course in Dzaleka refugee camp supported by the NGO Fraternidades Sem Fronteras (FSF). 35 students. Every 15 days. 1 hour drive from Lilongwe.
- 20/09/2021: purchase and delivery of materials for the school in Mchinji road. Cost: 2000€.
- 09/01/2022: disappearance of the local partner on Mchinji Road. Work has not started.
- 20/02/2022: 1st public Shiatsu course
- 27/03/2022: 2nd public Shiatsu course
- 01/06/2022: after 6 months of searching, we could not find our local partner. Possibly deceased. Abandonment of the school project on Mchinji Road.
- 04/06/2022: MSH Board meeting in Toulouse. Reallocation of money. 500€ donation for FSF. 500€ for the school in Dzaleka for the purchase of equipment (T-shirts for students, mats for the floor, cushions…) and operation (petrol).
- 07/06/2022: Formalisation of the partnership with FSD in Dzaleka for the next 4 years. Project taken over by Julia Lemmer and César Seigneurgens.
- 12/06/2022: 3rd public Shiatsu course
- 17/06/2022: Shiatsu exams 2nd year in Lilongwe.
- 19/06/2022: Ivan Bel leaves Malawi.
- 01/09/2022: resumption of classes in Dzaleka. Reopening of the private Shiatsu practice.
