What does Orant mean?

  • Post category:Opinion
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Have you ever wondered what Orant means? It’s not just a funny word - it has a deeper meaning that we’re telling you about this week in the blog. Read more about it here and learn where we got our name and why we are grateful for you, our readers, donors, and supporters, this week and always.

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The Culture of Malawi: An Introduction to Malawian Proverbs

Malawian culture has always been known as a treasure trove of wisdom, and proverbs being an integral part of our rich heritage. These timeless sayings have been passed on through generations, offering guidance, direction, and warnings that shape our values, beliefs, and daily lives. In our upcoming blog series, we will delve into the world of Malawian proverbs, exploring their meanings, contexts and significance. Read today's blog post which serves as an introduction to our journey.

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The Village Chief's Vital Role

The Village Chief’s Vital Role

  • Post category:Opinion
  • Reading time:9 mins read

Ever wondered why we always mention village chiefs and their involvement in Orant’s work? If yes, then today’s blog article is for you! In this article, we talk to Village Head of Kasese Village in Dowa, who tells us about her duties and why her involvement with Orant is important. Read today's blog article to learn more.

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The End of Plenty Book Review

  • Post category:Opinion
  • Reading time:8 mins read

Recently, we read The End of Plenty by Joel K. Bourne Jr. An honest and sometimes scathing review of the Green Revolution, this book covers how monoculture crops have led to worsening hunger across the world. As the planet warms, the need is ever more urgent for us to find a solution to humanity’s desperate need to feed 9 billion people.

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Urbanisation in Malawi

Urbanisation in Malawi: MW2063 Pillar #3

  • Post category:MW2063Opinion
  • Reading time:9 mins read

As we have discussed in some of our past blogs, Malawi Vision 2063 has three key pillars that guide the focus of the Vision. These three pillars are meant to build on each other to create the inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation that they envision. In this blog, we will look at the third pillar of MW2063: Urbanisation.

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Read more about the article Holidays in Malawi
Holidays in Malawi

Holidays in Malawi

Holidays are here again and we are so excited! Most of our team is taking time off with their families and loved ones, so please enjoy this blog while we are away. Celebrate the holidays with us the Malawian way!

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Read more about the article The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Religions
The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Religions

The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Religions

Introducing you to the culture of Malawi through a series of articles! The culture of Malawi is strong in spirituality and most people are active in religious groups. We’ll tell you about Malawi’s main religions and the people who practice them. Read on for more.

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