At the end of 2022 we introduced our third group of our Financial Empowering Microloan (FEM) for Women group called Takondwa. Read our latest blog, as Magret Moffat, one of the group’s beneficiaries, tells a story of how the program has already transformed her life through loans and business skills training.
Cultivating a Savings Culture in Malawi
As a way of cultivating a saving culture in the FEM Program, Orant requires each cohort to establish a savings group. Why is this important? Find out here.
Cash Crops in Malawi
Who grows cash crops in Malawi? What are the best cash crops for the climate and soil? Which are most profitable? We interviewed Orant’s Agriculture Extension Officer Gracious Msimuko for expert insight.
How to Make Mbeya Fertilizer
Mbeya Fertilizer may be the solution to rising fertilizer prices in Malawi. It is easy to make with local materials. Here’s how.
Irrigation Club in Malawi
Orant launched the Tchale Irrigation Club in April. Irrigation Clubs create food security and economic opportunity.
Bountiful Harvest
The Orant Farm Project has transformed Teleza Manuwelo’s life. With 2 acres for farming, Teleza earned enough income to feed her family.
The Orant Farm Project: Dumase’s Story
The Orant Farm Project distributed 20 acres of our farmland to Kasese farmers. Of the farmer recipients was Dumase Mtengowamingo.
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%.