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Education

Back to School: Supporting Students as a New Term Begins in Malawi

January 7, 2026 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Back to School: Supporting Students as a New Term Begins in Malawi

Back to School: Supporting Students as a New Term Begins in Malawi For many students, going back to school is a happy moment. A new school term means new lessons, new goals, and new opportunities to learn. It gives them structure, purpose, and a safe place to grow. However, not all children start the term […]

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Malawi Culture, Opinion

Christmas in Rural Malawi: Joy, Community, and Love!

December 25, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Christmas in Rural Malawi: Joy, Community, and Love!

In rural Malawi, Christmas is not defined by glittering shopping malls or towering Christmas trees. There is no snow, no lights in the streets, and no busy stores packed with last-minute shoppers. But it still carries a warmth, a heartbeat, and a sense of togetherness that feels truly magical.

Malawi Culture, Opinion

Reflecting on a Year of Impact, Resilience, and Hope

December 17, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Reflecting on a Year of Impact, Resilience, and Hope

As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the journey we have walked together, one defined by resilience, compassion, and a shared commitment to building stronger, healthier, and more empowered communities.

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Opinion

16 Days of Activism: Empowering Women and Girls to Rise Strong in the Digital World

December 10, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on 16 Days of Activism: Empowering Women and Girls to Rise Strong in the Digital World

Every year, the 16 Days of Activism reminds us to stand up against gender-based violence.

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Business Development

Empowering Local Women: Turning Surplus Crops into Income

December 3, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Empowering Local Women: Turning Surplus Crops into Income

Last week, together with our partners at Opulence Malawi, we hosted a Skill Development and Value Addition Training for our FEM women entrepreneurs.

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Healthcare

Nutrition Support Strengthening Birth Outcomes in Rural Malawi

November 26, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Nutrition Support Strengthening Birth Outcomes in Rural Malawi

Nutrition Support Strengthening Birth Outcomes Rural Malawi Across rural Malawi, access to nutritious food remains a major challenge, and for expectant mothers, the consequences are often visible in the delivery room. For some time, our maternity teams noticed a rising number of underweight newborns. Tiny lives beginning with unnecessary struggle. Recognizing that proper nutrition is […]

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Opinion

From a Dreamer to a Thriving Farmer

November 20, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on From a Dreamer to a Thriving Farmer

Determination, hard work, and opportunity can truly transform lives. Read this story of Thanksgiving and hope this holiday.

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Opinion

How Your Support Translates into Impact

November 5, 2025 Praises Padambo 3 comments

At Orant Charities Africa, every story of hope begins with you, our donors, partners, and friends who believe in the power of change.

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Business Development

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Business Development Training

October 29, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Business Development Training

Our Business Development program conducted a new training for our FEM participants with the help of Opulence Malawi.

Agriculture

Malawi Farming Challenges and Solutions (Part 2)

October 21, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Malawi Farming Challenges and Solutions (Part 2)

Malawi Farming Challenges and Solutions (Part 2) – Solutions to farming challenges.

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  • Five students stand together smiling and laughing. They are high school age, African, with dark skin and short cropped hair. They are wearing light blue shirts and dark blue or black pants or skirts. There are three girls and two boys.
    Back to School: Supporting Students as a New Term Begins in Malawi
  • A small crowd of African children smile together in a group. They are wearing colorful, tattered clothing and standing in a dirt yard in front of a mud brick building.
    Christmas in Rural Malawi: Joy, Community, and Love!
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