Malawi Orphan Care Project — Progress Update
July – October 2025
Feeding Program
We are grateful to report that an average of 800 children were fed during this period. Since August, we’ve been able to serve meals five days each week, a vital lifeline for children and caregivers in Kanyenyeva where food shortages continue to affect many families.
Education Update
High School: 88 students are currently enrolled, with 12 girls in boarding schools, all doing well. University: Dickson is back in Kanyenyeva for break. Blessings is completing his thesis and final attachments in Mangochi District. Christopher, Leonard, and Hastings have returned to school and are progressing well. We are thankful that all our students began the 2025–26 school year in September on a strong note.
Kanyenyeva Wala Project
Our sewing group continues to flourish. Thanks to generous donations of flannel fabric from the May team, we produced the full order of kits and had enough material to create 100 additional kits — a tremendous blessing to the girls and women we serve.
Farm and Food Security
We praise God for a successful harvest of 543 bags of maize (50 kg each). 250 bags were sold to repay the government fertilizer loan on time. 140 bags were sent in August to support the feeding program, with an additional 50 bags in October. The remaining 104 bags will be sold in November to help fund the next planting season. Despite the rising cost of fertilizer and farm inputs, this harvest allowed us to sustain feeding efforts and reinvest in the farm. We anticipate raising 5–6 million Kwacha from the remaining maize to cover upcoming expenses. A generous gift from our Canadian partners provided new rear tractor tires and a full tractor service, ensuring reliable operation for the next season.
Irrigation System Installation
The irrigation team has returned to finalize installation. Two 5,000-liter tanks are ready for mounting, and solar pumps will be installed within two weeks. This system will significantly improve crop yield and sustainability.
Women Volunteers and Food Relief
Poor rainfall this season led to widespread crop failure. Many of our women volunteers faced food shortages, so maize was distributed to assist them in October. Please keep these women and their families in your prayers.
Maize Mill & Well Updates
The community maize mill continues to run smoothly, operated locally by the Kanyenyeva Committee. The well, previously inoperable due to a broken pump, has been fully restored with a new pump and additional solar panels installed. It now provides a consistent and independent power supply for the skills building and lighting.
Thank You!
Your prayers, donations, and partnership make every success possible — from feeding hundreds of children to educating future leaders. Together, we are changing lives in Kanyenyeva. Learn more or donate: www.4malawi.com