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Business Development

Empowering Women Through Village Savings and Loans

January 29, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Empowering Women Through Village Savings and Loans

These beaming smiles belong to our Tikondane Village Savings and Loan (VSL) group members, who have just harvested the fruits of their labor after a year of hard work and diligent saving. Through our VSL program, these incredible individuals have learned the value of saving, budgeting, and investing in the future of their families. Click the link below to learn more about how VSLs work and hear incredible stories from these women.

Careers, Energy and Environment

Staff Highlight – Lester Mwalwenje

January 22, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Staff Highlight – Lester Mwalwenje

Meet Lester Mwalwenje, Orant’s new Energy and Environment Program Manager. We are so excited to have him on board!

Education

Ulemu Scholarship Selection for 2024/2025

January 16, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Ulemu Scholarship Selection for 2024/2025

Congratulations to the recipients of the Ulemu Scholarship for 2024/2025! We are so proud of you!

Malawi Culture, Opinion

The Culture of Malawi: A Continuation to Malawian Proverbs

January 8, 2025 Praises Padambo Comments Off on The Culture of Malawi: A Continuation 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 this blog series, we delve into the world of Malawian proverbs, exploring their meanings, contexts and significance. Read today’s blog post which serves as a continuation to our journey.

Malawi Culture, Opinion

Orant 2024 in Photos

December 31, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Orant 2024 in Photos

Ringing in the New Year with Orant Charities through a photo slideshow!

Water & Sanitation

The Kabuluzi Piped Water Project

December 18, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on The Kabuluzi Piped Water Project

Orant is proud to announce the opening of The Kabuluzi Piped Water Project, which we are sharing with you today in this article from our partners Opulence Malawi. Take a look!

Healthcare

A Survivor’s Tale

December 11, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on A Survivor’s Tale

Cervical cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases in Malawi today, with most cases originating from rural villages. Ignorance and late diagnosis are leading factors contributing to the high mortality rate. However, with adequate knowledge and early detection, cervical cancer can be fought. In today’s blog article, we share Margret Chimpanda’s inspiring story of victory over cervical cancer. Click the link below to read Margret’s story.

Energy and Environment

Introducing Our New Energy and Environment Program

December 4, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Introducing Our New Energy and Environment Program

Yesterday, we had a Facebook Livestream to introduce our new Energy and Environment Program, and we were excited to see the interest from our viewers. If you missed the livestream, don’t worry; we are happy to share more about this innovative program in today’s blog article. Follow the link below to learn more about the program.

Opinion

What does Orant mean?

November 27, 2024 Molly Horn Comments Off on What does Orant mean?

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.

Agriculture

Transforming Lives with Mwayiwathu Farming Club

November 20, 2024 Praises Padambo Comments Off on Transforming Lives with Mwayiwathu Farming Club

We are happy to announce the graduation of our Mwayiwathu Farming Club. This group has experienced so much transformation over the past 3 years we have worked with them and we are now in the process of selecting our second cohort. Read our blog article for inspiring stories from Mwayiwathu!

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