The work of the United Missions in the Copperbelt at Mindolo and Nkana, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia).

Title and credits. The undeveloped country except for a few chimneys and mine workshops. Young African women join husbands and are shocked by the mining company houses. Although modern and hygenic they are not like home. There are no gardens to grow food, rations come from the mine companies. There are no village customs or routines and the women feel homesick, however, they cannot leave their husbands.

A Christian couple arrive from another mission and are introduced to missionaries from the United Missions. Five missions sent representatives to form a team for the mining areas. Mr and Mrs R.J. B. Moore began work in 1934. They opened a school which the N. Rhodesian government now pays for. They trained Africans to teach. The boys from the Mindolo School are led by the school band. The Governor visits the school at Nkana. He inspects the school and the King's African Rifles. Classes for girls and boys. The Wayfairer Guides - the first enrolment in the country. The Commissioner addressing the girls and badge presentation.

Mrs. Moore started mother and baby clinic at Mindolo. Medical facilities had already been provided by the mining companies. Handiwork classes were begun - knitting, cooking, lectures. African miners partners in the War effort (World War II). [16mm].