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September 4, 2022
An important part of caring holistically for the most vulnerable children is ensuring that they have adequate clothing to wear. Recently, second-hand clothing was distributed in Chinku Community, Malawi. Having these new clean clothes goes a long way to ensuring the overall health and hygiene of the children.
August 15, 2022
"I was able to visit a very vulnerable family, where an elderly grandmother is caring for her five grandchildren since the mother passed away three years ago. The father left after her death and started a new family, offering his children no further support. The grandmother has very little capacity to earn income and relies significantly on neighbours. She is not originally from Chinku Community, Malawi and has no relatives there but when asked why she stayed and didn't return to where she originates from after her daughter passed, she said: “This community is so good to me. I wouldn't manage without the Care Workers and the support they give.” Though she faces significant challenges, she feels like she belongs here and is part of a community that looks out for her and cares for her family.”
– Kristal Hoff, International Office Volunteer (Canada), reflects on a recent visit to Malawi.
June 20, 2022
The sixth of seven siblings, nine-year-old Patience* lives with her mother, Candace*. Providing for seven children brings enough difficulty, but life has been almost impossible for Candace since her husband passed away, leaving her to care for her family alone. Unable to sufficiently provide for them all, and feeling desperate and helpless, Candace reached out to the Care Workers at Chisangalalo Community Based Organisation (CBO) who, filled with grace and Christ-led compassion for this vulnerable family, immediately introduced Patience and two of her younger siblings to the Care Point. Now Patience attends the Care Point every day, where she eats a nourishing hot meal, filling her belly and enabling her to concentrate on just being a child. – Chinku Community, Malawi
March 20, 2021
The local Hands at Work team in Malawi praying with the Care Workers in Chinku Community!
March 15, 2019
Day 9 – Children across Africa
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
– Isaiah 41:10
Today, we encourage you to pray for the most vulnerable children like Idah, Amos and Erick who you know by name. Hands at Work deeply desires for each of our children, to have a personal relationship with Jesus, knowing and believing the unconditional love that He has for them. Ask God to give the most vulnerable children a spirit of joy and hope in the midst of desperation. Through the Godly display of love from their Care Workers, pray for each child to feel a sense of belonging, hope and love for their future.
#40Days2019
Idah* is a 10-year-old girl, living with her mother and four siblings in the community of Chinku. Her father passed away when she was only two years old, leaving her mother, Ellen*, solely responsible for providing for her young children. Ellen did all that she could to meet her children’s needs but it was an immense challenge. In 2014, Idah and her siblings were identified by local volunteer Care Workers as amongst the most vulnerable and invited to attend the Care Point where they would receive a hot, nutritious meal daily and support with their education and basic health care. – Chinku, Malawi
June 23, 2018
Each child is taken by the hand of a local volunteer Care Worker, who finds them a seat and then lovingly hands them their plate of food.
The Care Workers in Chinku Community, Malawi, are dedicated to knowing each of their children by name, understanding their needs and serving them.
April 13, 2017
Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (UK) reflects on growing leaders out of the most vulnerable communities across Africa: "We took a trip to one of our communities in Chinku, Malawi. We set off on Simon’s motorbike but after only a few minutes of driving, it started to torrentially downpour. We headed up the dirt track but it became increasingly difficult. We sought shelter for a while and when the rain eased slightly we pushed on. Eventually, it become completely impossible and the wheels were clogging with mud and we started slipping off. We turned around and headed back down the mountain to find another way. We were completely soaked. We got someone to collect his bike and found other bikes that were going a different way to Chinku. After 5 hours of being soaking wet we arrived in Chinku for the night. Never once did Simon even consider not going and giving up. It wasn’t even an option. Simon is humble, teachable and eager to learn. He has grown in his willingness to challenge the communities that he works in, and his culture. He is becoming braver in fighting for our children and our communities. Simon is hungry to learn and is honest in his strengths and weaknesses."
January 31, 2017
“150 of the most vulnerable children in Chinku Community Based Organisation (CBO) gather here each day to receive a hot meal.” – Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (UK) #Malawi #DanInMalawi
January 30, 2017
“Finally we arrived in Chinku Community. Soaking wet and cold, but very happy to be here.” – Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (UK) #Malawi #DanInMalawi
January 30, 2017
“It was a wet, slow and very eventful journey to Chinku Community today. It was pouring rain and we slipped off the motorbike twice. At times we couldn’t get the bike to move through the mud down the mountain. A man turned up out of nowhere and helped us push it down. After he let we decided to swap the bike for a mini bus, and now we’re on our way.” – Dan Waspe, International Volunteer (UK) #Malawi #DanInMalawi