Introducing the Orant Farm
The Orant Farm supports 10 households with farming acreage, business training, and agriculture advice. Soon, the farmers will form a co-op.
Orant Distributes Maize to Farmers in Malawi
When bad weather affect the fields, food security is affected. Orant distributes maize in February and March to farmers in rural Malawi.
Madisi Agro-Processors Cooperative
Orant has given Madisi Cooperative a loan of 2 million kwacha for the 2021/2022 growing season. The loan has a low-interest rate of only 3%.
Floods in Malawi
After a long wait and frightening drought, the rains in Malawi started at last. Then Tropical Storm Ana blew into Malawi, flooding fields.
The Threat of a Dry Spell in Malawi
Last week, the president of Malawi encouraged 7 days of prayer for an end to the country’s dry spell. So what’s going on? Here’s the scoop.
photo of fresh heads of corn by marc verch
5 Facts about Maize in Malawi
Green corn, popcorn, nsima... Maize is the major staple food crop in Malawi. 60% of the total cropped land is devoted to its production.
Zaina Kapachika, President of BOMFA, gives a thumbs up in a field of crops
Meet Zaina: President of BOMFA
Zaina is the President of BOMFA, a farmer’s co-op in Malawi. BOMFA provides no-interest loans to farmers, as well as mentorship support.
Maize Distribution
Maize Distribution in Malawi
Each year, a time of hunger comes to Malawi. Orant Charities Africa fights hunger by distributing free maize at the height of the hunger season.
2020 in Review
2020 was a rough year. Orant's year in review is a reflection upon our accomplishments and challenges in 2020.
Transplanting Tomato Seedlings with the Timvane Irrigation Club
Transplanting Tomato Seedlings with the Timvane Irrigation Club After weeks of preparation, the Timvane Irrigation Club is finally ready to transplant their tomato seedlings to the field. The tomato seedlings…