For young people in Malawi, the barriers to completing Secondary Education can be challenging. In a country where only 15% complete Secondary Education the determination to succeed is impressive. The biggest barrier is poverty.

Our first small Tiyeni plot yielded 8 bags of Maize. A comparable plot using traditional methods and expensive fertiliser yielded less than half that amount. Tiyeni points the way for households to become more food self sufficient and reducing costs.

Mbedza is expanding this training in 2025.

In April 2025 a group from the UK and Belgium visited several Mbedza Projects. This blog looks at visits to some of Mbedza’s environment interventions - tree woodlots at Kagwa village and Mbewe village and a new development helping farmers to grow more food in a more sustaonable way - the Tiyeni method.

We cannot help being alarmed by the uncertainties caused by the news we are hearing about USAID programmes. The US initiatives 20 years ago to provide support for those who are HIV positive have saved millions of lives. This individual story reminds today that the fight against HIV hasn’t finished and Anti Retro Viral Drugs are crucial.

We started 2025 with a question from someone who asked this ‘in 2024 I travelled on several plane journeys. How can I mitigate the impact of this carbon footprint’?

Wow! We don’t get that question very often but we rejoice when we hear it! In this blog post the UK Director reflects on Mbedza’s environments programme and the questions that caused them to start.

Our question at Mbedza is ‘would you consider mitigating any part of your carbon footprint?’ It could be just one aspect such as flights. Or, you could calculate your annual carbon footprint and start there. Every tree makes a difference - even 1. We have the tools to help.

Saturday December 14th 2024 saw the first group of Hope Ambassadors complete the Mbedza Youth Leadership Award Scheme.

The event included a guest musician as well as contributions from other organisation leaders including Mwayi Mpinganjira, country director for Sparkle Foundation and Dalitso Muronya, the Executive Director and Founder of Tigwilizane center for Democracy and Development.

Our Orphan Education students came together recently for a day of motivation and encouragement. They were also blessed with a drama performance from Mbedza’s Hope Ambassadors as well as a distribution of Maize.

On World Aids Day we reflect on the impact that our donors have had in the fight against HIV - a thank you.

Our UK Director shares some of 2024’s successes and challenges.

Since Arpil we have distributed 485 sanitary kits. Not only have girls received this vital health intervention but also sex and relationship education. Our funding has come to an end - can you help?

Only 15% of young people complete Secondary Education in Malawi. We are so grateful to our 47 sponsors supporting our 88 students this year.

How did our Form 2 and Form 4 students do in their exams this year? Find out in this update from our Malawian Student Support officer Daphney Phiri.

Recent stove building has created many smiling faces.

Mbedza is aiming for a HIV free generation through mobile outreach, taking HIV testing and counselling into the communities. Our counsellors Fyson and Bainatu were at Jali recently on a busy market day.

Research Research Research. In July 2024 Mbedza carried out a pilot research to investigate HIV transmission in fishing communities close to Lake Chilwa.

Thank you Rotary Vesale Brussels Club for the gift of sewing machines. We are able to reach more girls with this programme.

Chikondi's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the impact of support, and the belief that every child, no matter their circumstances, has the potential to achieve greatness.

Tiyamike explains how her acting role in the play ‘Zisinthe’ or ‘Let it Change’ has helped her to grow in confidence and speak to her peers about sex and relationships.

Perfect weather, engaging activities, and esteemed guests made our Garden Party an unforgettable event.