Stories of Hope and Empowerment from Malawi

The sun and the Son

The sun and the Son

Thanks to some very special gifts, we are continuing to move forward with solar powered water pumps.  These pumps are having an incredible impact in the battle against hunger. This is what the pumps look like.  A solar panel drives a pump that floats on the water in a...

Something Special?

Something Special?

Have you been blessed in a special way?  We are always working on special blessing too.  There are needs that go beyond the day-to-day and special gifts help us get there.  Below are some things we are working on right now. 10 new preschools still need chalkboards so...

Agogo

Agogo

Agogo.  In Chichewa it means grandmother.  It is a title of respect for someone held in high regard. The Agogo in the photo above is a member of a Mother Group.  Not only is she an Agogo, but as a Mother Group member she counsels and helps younger girls to know more...

Zikomo for the Water

Zikomo for the Water

Its a sinking feeling.  In some parts of the United States pipes can freeze during winter.  When that happens you turn the faucet and nothing comes out.  Now the nightmare begins as you try to figure out how to live life without water.  Yet for most, this is just...

A Generous Heart

A Generous Heart

Maddie was a young student when she began sponsoring Hawa.  She opened her heart to sponsor a young lady with significant mental challenges.  She selected her knowing about the challenges.  She selected because of the challenges. That's just the kind of generous heart...

The Widow’s Bricks

The Widow’s Bricks

Rose is a widow.  She had fallen on hard times...literally.  During the rainy season her house collapsed.  It was turned to rubble.  In the first picture below you can see what is left of the house behind her.  There is little left but piles of bricks. During a visit...

A Woman with Hope

A Woman with Hope

Stella is a Chief, but even Chiefs can face tragedy.  She testified during a women’s gathering recently that when her husband died it hit her hard.  She couldn’t understand why this happened.  It was like she was living in a deep fog, nothing seemed clear anymore. ...

A Broken Heart in Love

A Broken Heart in Love

Think sponsorship is all about giving a little to someone who is poor and needs help?  Think again.  In her own words here is Sue’s story. “God really spoke to my heart about the needs and struggles the girls in Malawi have. Things that we take for granted everyday...

God’s Got Talent

God’s Got Talent

His name is Talent and he was sick. The doctors said they could do nothing.  Not a Christian, he didn’t know what to do.  People told him not to seek help from God because God does not care about your situation.  Any remaining hope he had was fading fast.  Not knowing...

A Letter From America

A Letter From America

Do you remember receiving your first letter?  Do you remember holding it and seeing your name printed on the front of the envelope?  Then carefully opening it, sliding out the contents, and asking your mom or dad to read it to you?  Do you remember the anticipation,...

I’ve Been Changed

I’ve Been Changed

Sarah has been sponsoring in Malawi for several years now. Recently she shared some thoughts with us. Y-Malawi – What prompted you to get involved in sponsoring someone in Malawi? Sarah - I knew that God didn’t just encourage or suggest us to care for others but...

New Y-Malawi App!

New Y-Malawi App!

Have you seen our new app?  If you haven’t you can download it today! It’s free and will be your best source for keeping up with the latest news and video’s. Plus, you can donate, sponsor, and in the next phase even keep up with daily activities on trips all through...