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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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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.

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Malawi Culture

Celebrating Mothers: The Heart of Our Communities

October 15, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Celebrating Mothers: The Heart of Our Communities

Happy Mothers Day from Orant Charities Africa!

Energy and Environment

Greening Malawi, One Nursery at a Time

July 30, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Greening Malawi, One Nursery at a Time

Deforestation remains one of Malawi’s most pressing environmental challenges. In most rural communities, firewood is the primary source of fuel for cooking, and many other daily activities involve cutting down trees.

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Business Development, Water & Sanitation

Introducing Village Savings and Loans to Water Point Committees

July 16, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Introducing Village Savings and Loans to Water Point Committees

Learn about the VSL program with WPCs!

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Opinion

What Malawi’s Independence Means

July 10, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on What Malawi’s Independence Means

What Malawi’s Independence Means to Orant.

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Business Development

Inside Our Business Development Program

July 2, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Inside Our Business Development Program

Learn about the inner workings of our Business Development program!

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