Mission Geeks, Lusaka (2026)

26/03/2026

🚐⚡ BUMBLE IS BACK… AND WE’RE IN THE FINAL STAGES! ⚡🚐

For those who’ve been following the journey of Bumble – the Beulah Ministry truck – you’ll know this has been a long-term project for us over the past few years. And now… we’re nearly there 🙌

This week we’ve been deep in the final fit-out, installing a full solar and inverter system to power the truck when the DTS students head out into the bush 🌍

What does that mean in real terms?
🔌 Reliable power for a sound desk & projector – taking teaching and outreach further
❄️ A camping fridge/freezer – keeping food safe on longer trips
☀️ Off-grid capability – because ministry doesn’t stop where the power lines end

It’s been such a fun project bringing all the pieces together – wiring up inverters, chargers, and making sure everything runs smoothly and safely. The kind of hands-on work we love 🔧

A big shoutout to Nohma for supplying the specialist kit from the UK 🇬🇧 – designed specifically for camper systems and perfect for what Bumble needs to do.

We’re so close now… and we can’t wait to see Bumble fully operational, supporting teams as they go out, serve, and make an impact in some incredible places 🙏

Watch this space – launch coming soon 👀

16/03/2026

Mission Geeks Project Update – Arise Kapumpe

Last week the Mission Geeks team was on site at Arise Kapumpe, an incredible ministry empowering orphans and vulnerable children through education and community support.

It was an intense week! From Monday to Friday the team worked many long hours — our longest day started at 7am and didn’t finish until after 1am the next morning — but we’re so grateful for what was accomplished during our time there.

During the visit we were able to:
• Install reliable internet access and a campus-wide WiFi network, enabling staff to access online resources and use modern visual tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Install a 5kW solar power system to run the staff and teachers’ offices, keep freezers running during power cuts, and ensure the WiFi network stays online.

Infrastructure like this may seem simple, but reliable power and stable internet can transform how teachers prepare lessons and how students learn.

We were also blessed to have two volunteers, Peniel and Clement, join Gareth, Jon and David for the project. We couldn’t have done it without them, and we hope they gained valuable skills and experience along the way that will open doors in the future.

A big thank you as well to the excellent local contractors who helped us complete the work quickly and efficiently, and to the Arise team for taking such good care of us during the week.

While in the area we also visited the team at GLO Zambia, who may become future partners. It was encouraging to see the work they’re doing — so watch this space!

This week we begin the final phase of our “Bumble” (mighty mean ministry machine) project for Beulah Zambia! We’ll be installing a custom solar and inverter system into their ex-army truck so they can travel into remote rural communities and run outreach events in villages that are otherwise difficult to reach. More updates on this soon!

If you'd like to support projects like these, please consider donating. Your support helps us continue equipping ministries and organisations that are serving communities, sharing hope, and demonstrating the love of Jesus

07/03/2026

Mission Geeks on the Move Again!

One of the massive blessings of our new hangar and workshop is simple: we can finally prepare properly for projects like this.

Instead of scrambling for tools and equipment in different places, we can now gather everything together, test it, pack it well, and head out organised and ready.

Next week the team will be away Monday–Thursday as we travel to support Arise Kapumpe.

Arise Kapumpe are doing incredible work, providing education and opportunity for orphans and vulnerable young people. It’s a privilege for Mission Geeks to come alongside them and support what they are building.

This visit we’ll be helping to:

☀️ Install solar power in the staff offices
🌐 Set up reliable internet connectivity
📡 Build a site-wide WiFi network

This is exactly the kind of work Mission Geeks exists for — using practical technical skills to strengthen organisations serving their communities. For us it’s also part of serving God with the skills He’s given us, helping ministries on the ground do their work more effectively and then training others to carry it forward.

Please pray for:

- Safe travel and good flying weather
- mooth installation of all the systems
- That all the new technology will genuinely support the staff and students for years to come

If you would like to support projects like this, please consider donating to help us purchase the tools and equipment needed to keep this work going:

www.missiongeeks.org/donate/

Thank you for being part of the journey.

03/03/2026

A little update from the workshop!
Following our recent post about receiving our first pieces of medical equipment to repair, the work has now begun. As we’ve started assessing the machines, we’ve realised that this type of work requires us to develop new procedures and invest in some additional tools and equipment to do the job properly. We are also looking to purchase other pieces of equipment that will help us carry out these repairs more cost-effectively for our partners.
One of the first things we needed was a safe way to dismantle and organise machines without parts rolling off the workbench or getting lost. Our trainee technician David stepped up to the challenge! Putting his carpentry skills to good use, he designed and built our very first equipment disassembly tray. The tray helps keep machines stable while we work on them and includes small storage compartments so we can keep track of screws and other small components during repairs.
Great job David!!
It’s a small but important step as we build up the workshop and learn what is needed to support hospitals in this way.

If you would like to help us purchase the basic equipment needed for these repairs, or support Mission Geeks through monthly giving to help expand this work, please visit our website and click the link below

Every contribution helps us continue supporting those serving in remote places.

https://www.missiongeeks.org/donate/

20/02/2026

We’re excited to share that at our new base we’ve received our first pieces of medical equipment for repair — a real milestone for Mission Geeks.

These machines, now logged as MGER0001, MGER0002 and MGER0003 in our Mission Geeks Equipment Repair system, are CPAP machines from a hospital about two hours away. The doctor who entrusted them to us told us plainly: “These machines save babies’ lives — every day.”

They’ve arrived in fairly rough condition — somewhat “pre-dismantled” — so we have plenty to assess. But having the space, tools, and skills now coming together means these machines can be carefully evaluated, restored where possible, and returned to service where they’re needed most. It’s exactly the kind of practical, behind-the-scenes support we believe makes a real difference.

Projects like this may appear small on the surface, but they often require specialised components that are costly and frequently need to be sourced from overseas. Sometimes a single part is all that stands between a functioning CPAP and a machine sitting unused.

Please pray for skill, wisdom, and success as we get to work — and as we continue settling into our new premises.

If you’d like to support this growing area of our work and help us source parts to restore life-saving equipment, you can donate via our website on www.missiongeeks.org

11/02/2026

Hands-on support at Chitambo Hospital

Last week, in partnership with Friends of Chitambo, the Mission Geeks team travelled to Chitambo Hospital in rural Central Province — a truly special place with over 100 years of history. Founded in 1908 by Scottish missionaries in memory of Dr. David Livingstone, who died nearby, the hospital continues to serve as a vital healthcare hub for the community and surrounding rural clinics, supporting a catchment of about 100,000 people.

We were warmly welcomed by Dr. Chabala and his dedicated team, and had a fascinating morning walking through the wards, labs, and facilities — listening, learning, and assessing the needs of this historic institution that remains essential to health in the district.

Once our assessment was complete, the Mission Geeks team got straight down to some practical work:
- We were able to return a non-functioning resuscitaire to working order, giving vital support for the care of newborns and infants.
- We made good progress troubleshooting the hospital’s solar hot-water heater.
- And we began evaluating a recently donated ultrasound machine, with repairs underway.

The work continues now back at our base — conducting research, contacting manufacturers and donors, sourcing parts, and preparing for a return visit to carry out more in-depth repairs and support on site.

Places like Chitambo face many challenges but we are excited to join hands with the local team and partners to help meet these challenges practically and creatively.

We’re grateful to God for the opportunity to serve in a place rooted in history and hope, and inspired by the passion and dedication of the Chitambo team!

10/02/2026

What a moment for the Mission Geeks team!

This month we’ve been moving into our very nearly completed hangar — and it already feels incredible!

Tools are being unpacked, workshops organised, shelves filled, and for the first time everything we need is coming together under one roof. No more juggling spaces or hunting for equipment — just a great place to work, fix, build, and prepare for the year of work ahead.

Already, we’re able to use this space to prepare equipment for projects, repair medical equipment, and maintain our aircraft, all in one place and in a space designed for the job. This hangar isn’t just a building — it’s a foundation that will help us work more efficiently, safely, and sustainably as we serve communities across Zambia.

We are so grateful to God for carrying this project from vision to reality — and deeply thankful to every donor and supporter who played a part along the way.

We’re excited to be better equipped to support remote rural missions, hospitals, and schools, and to train and empower people to continue the work into the future.

Thank you for believing in our work and walking this journey with us!

10/12/2025

Three weeks. One incredible team. A mountain of progress. 💥

This week we wrap up with the Brass Tacks crew — and wow, have they delivered! Handmade windows, full electrics and plumbing, solar panels installed, kitchen fitted, doors hung, tiling done, shelves and workbenches built… the transformation has been huge.

Massive thanks to Brass Tacks UK, David Wood, Paul Dodd, Nathan Surrell, and our very own resident Geeks David Kaumba and Peniel Mubita for craftsmanship that speaks for itself.

We’ll slow down for a bit now until the new year, when we finally move into the new building. Excited for the next season of projects as we continue our mission:
Serving rural Zambia with practical, hands-on support.

19/11/2025

We’re so excited to have Brass Tacks UK with us! 🔧✈️

Brass Tacks is a UK based network of skilled tradesmen who volunteer their time and travel the world to support meaningful projects, and we’re incredibly grateful to be one of them.

Over the next few weeks, we’re hosting a team of three experts with decades of experience in carpentry, electrics, plumbing, and more. In the first picture (left to right) you’ll see David, Nathan, and Paul, an absolute powerhouse team! 🙌

They’ve already made amazing progress, as you can see from the photos. 🔨⚡🚿

And they’re not alone! We’ve also got two brilliant volunteer Geeks helping out. Richard, newly in Zambia from the UK with a telecoms background, is giving some time to support the work. And Peniel, recently back from the UK after studying and working in Electronic Engineering, is serving as a Mission Geek while picking up more hands-on skills.

04/08/2025

We’re excited to share that Jon Lake will be on Hope FM this Wednesday, 6th August at 10am (UK) / 11am (Zambia)!

Jon will be chatting about:
🌍 His journey with Mission Geeks
🎶 Some of his favourite songs
📢 And hoping to bring more awareness to the incredible work we get to be a part of!

Hope FM broadcasts across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and far beyond through online streaming — so wherever you are, you can tune in live using this link: https://hopefm.com/listen

📡 Don’t miss it – come hear what Mission Geeks is all about!

10/07/2025

At Mission Geeks we love all the big projects we get to do but we have also seen first-hand how some of our technical support doesn’t take much time, but has a high impact!
Today, we visited the staff at Nkolonga Health Post, who had recently been experiencing issues with the inverter system Mission Geeks put in 2 and a half years ago. This meant that crucial work at the clinic, such as caring for women during childbirth, was affected by the lack of adequate lighting.
Within an hour, Jon and Garry had the system back up and running so that deliveries can be conducted under light again!
The solar panels were well overdue a clean too which the team did and they also managed to squeeze in fixing a door handle that kept causing staff to get stuck inside the Maternity Ward!
All in a morning’s work!

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