News from Malawi

5 Februari 2026

Big news from Malawi

In the months that followed after the last Newsletter, a lot of hard work has been done both in the Netherlands and in Malawi. Together with the enthusiastic board in Malawi, we have had hours, maybe even days, of consultations to make sure we understand each other and stay on the same track. After all, we live two full travel days away from each other. Overwhelmed by the speed we booked together, it was high time to take a look for ourselves.  And so we flew to Malawi in November to see the work of the 100% Malawi Foundation with our own eyes and to work out further new plans together.

It was an unforgettable fine collaboration and we look back proudly on very productive and successful weeks. It is almost unbelievable what the 100% Malawi Foundation has achieved and achieved in a period of six months. The school will start next month and that is a very big achievement, partly due to the efforts of everyone involved. And then to know that this is just the beginning of the many projects we are starting. 

We spoke to a lot of lovely people and the educational meetings with other foundations were very pleasant, the village Chief was well informed and followed us closely, the Chief of the entire district (responsible for 28 villages in the area) took all the time for us and so we sat on the couch with him on Saturday evening, by invitation. He had invited the regional minister of education especially for us. Later I also consulted with the regional minister of infrastructure. Our feeling said it all, but we have now really received confirmation that the board in Malawi is very committed to the 100% Malawi Foundation. The short lines of communication ensure that we on both sides of the world understand each other well and realize why and for whom we do ....namely creating better living conditions for the community of Kande in Malawi, with extra attention to women, children and improving agricultural activities.

 
What have we achieved / agreed on so far:

Basic aid
for the time being the provision of food and various basic necessities to the poorest (disabled and sick, a limited group of 65 people), we see this as a necessary help that is basically very much needed.

Establishment of a Foundation in Malawi

setting up a foundation in Malawi is a legally wise decision because otherwise we cannot obtain the land of the school and the outbuildings in the name of the Dutch foundation.

The new building

* a large part of the building will be a classroom for toddlers, with a small library

  and space for school supplies.

* There is a small office where residents can go for questions and possible help.

* and there is a large storage room where the own harvest is stored.

* The multifunctional building will be completed in mid-February 2026.

The kindergarten

The school is free and we hope to provide the students and teachers with a free simple healthy meal. We already have teachers in mind and a headmaster has already been appointed. The community will largely have to keep it running itself. Think of taking care of the meals, taking care of the animals and the vegetable garden. It is completely successful if there is also room for cultural activities at a later stage. It should become a nice safe place.

The ground around the building will be leveled and surrounded by fences. Fruit trees will be planted around the plot, such as mango, orange and papaya trees. Vegetables are sown on part of the site.  There will be a chicken coop and two goats will be bought. In addition, there will be an outdoor kitchen and toilet and a guardhouse for the guard. 

! The latest news is that this week (week two of 2026) we had the unique opportunity to purchase a 3000 square meter piece of land. We can use this land to grow even more fruit and vegetables and thus work together towards self-sufficiency for providing free school meals.  There is also a great need for a fenced playing field/football field. What we are going to build!

Given this unique opportunity, we advanced this from our own capital. 

Agriculture pilot 1
a number of carefully selected farmers plus two board members from Malawi, receive internal training from us at Crown Foundations, 180 km to the north. The travel expenses, meals and accommodation are paid from the 100% Malawi Foundation.

At Crown Foundation, they learn a different agricultural method. This is aimed at transforming into a natural ecosystem so that microorganisms form the basis of healthy soil life. Knowledge is the key to healthier sustainable agriculture instead of further impoverishment of the soil. This is an extremely important project that must succeed and therefore continue to be accompanied by us. Our realistic estimate is that the harvest will yield as much as it currently yields with artificial fertilizer. This method will automatically be used by the other farmers because this method only has advantages;

·         No more expensive fertilizer so much cheaper

·         Learning to compost yourself is therefore more sustainable

·         This agricultural method makes it much less difficult for the women, who often work the land and now do not have to make mounds with tools in the often hard soil (often with children on their backs) and increases the chance of a successful harvest.

Agricultural pilot 2
We are starting a pilot in a very poor village partly surrounded by land that is not being used. Ten women are going to unite and prepare a piece of land for agriculture. When that is completed, they will receive seeds from our Foundation so that they can count on a good harvest. 30 percent of this harvest goes directly to the residents of the village. The proceeds of the remaining 70 percent will be used to invest for five years. For example, in a simple nursery for fruit trees. The following year, another investment of 70 percent follows, for example in the purchase of chickens, etc. We will guide this group of power women for the next five years (for which they have signed). We consciously choose women because many women in Africa are responsible for income and their families.

This five-year plan will ultimately have to ensure that there is more prosperity among the residents. And this important project will also serve as an example for other villages in the area.

And so we are slowly but surely trying to lift these communities to a higher level and create stability. The 100% Malawi Foundation not only offers the opportunity but also puts a lot of energy and time into it. It can only be a success if we do it together. The intention is that everyone participates with as much pleasure, commitment and enthusiasm as we do. Let each other grow and flourish!

A success story seems to be born!

And that is true. Everything is running smoothly, only the attention has been too much in setting everything up and also in spending as little money as possible on all current projects.

One thing that is still missing is a fixed monthly income to ensure continuity.

Something that we are now, because we are back in the Netherlands, are going to put our shoulders to.

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