During this Christmas season of gift-giving, the PHPC Malawi Mission Team invites you to give the gift of hope to our friends and partners in mission in Malawi, Africa!
For over 20 years, PHPC has witnessed the incredible leadership, strength, and faithfulness of our Malawian Presbyterians, whose ministries proclaim the nearness of God with us all. Your gifts in support of these ministries are more than financial gifts. Today, you give the gift of care, livelihood, water, home, vocation, and education. In other words, you are giving gifts of hope, as we wait for the hope of the world to come.
Within the heart of Mzuzu City stands a loving sanctuary for orphaned and vulnerable children who are embraced with care and joy. It's a place where newborns and infants find refuge due to medical complications and the economic hardships faced by their birth families.Babies are cared for in the nursery until they are about a 12-18 months old when they are reunited with their extended families. If families are unable to provide for them at that time, the children are placed with foster or adoptive families. Crisis Nursery caregivers strive to equip extended and adoptive parents with the skills and resources they need to provide a safe and stable permanent home for their children.
A gift of $25 will provide a day's worth of nutrition and care for up to five infants.
The Embangweni Mission Hospital’s Teen Soccer Program empowers adolescents living with HIV (ages 10-19) by providing life skills, health education, and social support, fostering both healthy lifestyles and effective HIV management.
A gift of $75 will provide support for the teen soccer program.
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In Malawi, children with disabilities, especially those with hearing impairments, often face daunting challenges. Of the estimated 200,000 people with hearing disabilities in the country, 98% are illiterate, and only about 3% of children with hearing impairments are able to attend school. The barriers are significant: high costs, long distances to schools, and a lack of affordable transportation. Families often feel shame or fear their children will be teased, which can result in further isolation for these young people. By supporting the Embangweni School, we can help ensure these children receive the education, care, and hope they deserve.
A gift of $75 will provide room and board for one of the 192 students for a month.
Since 2008, the Ministry of Hope has sponsored a mobile medical clinic in communities that would otherwise lack access to essential medical care. The Mobile Medical Clinic is staffed by a medical doctor, physician assistants, nurses, and U.S.-based volunteers.
A donation of $500 will cover half the cost of conducting one medical clinic in a single village, serving approximately 300 people. This includes transportation, hiring clinicians and nurses, medicine, and testing equipment.
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In a nation where government resources are scarce, the Ministry of Hope has stepped in to establish feeding centers across six villages in the central region of Malawi to provide daily sustenance to several thousand children in need. These centers represent a collaborative partnership between the Ministry of Hope and the local villages. Village leaders donate land for gardens and the feeding centers, while the Ministry of Hope covers the cost of seeds, supplies, and construction.
A contribution of $100 will provide nutritious meals for 900 orphans.
Since its inception in 1990, Marion Medical Mission (MMM) has worked tirelessly to construct over 42,000 shallow wells, providing a reliable and sustainable source of safe drinking water to more than 5 million individuals. Through the invaluable gift of water, MMM extends the love of Christ to impoverished rural communities in Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. Access to safe drinking water translates into improved health, sanitation, food security, and overall well-being for the most vulnerable residents of Sub-Saharan Africa.
A gift of $450 will provide a sustainable source of clean drinking water to 125 men, women, and children.
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In Malawi, a critical shortage of surgeons persists, with just 25 surgeons serving a population of 14 million. Recognizing this urgent need, three years ago, the PHPC Malawi Team launched the Surgical Residency Initiative to support an aspiring surgeon through five years of post-medical school training. Upon completion, this candidate will devote their career to delivering surgical care to some of the world's most underserved populations.
$1,000 will cover a portion of tuition and books for one year of surgical training.
Founded by the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian, the University of Livingstonia emerged as a response to the critical shortage of secondary school teachers in the region. Today, the University offers outstanding higher education opportunities across the Colleges of Education, Health Science and Theology. Graduates emerge as skilled leaders equipped with the knowledge and experience they need to make a positive difference in Malawi and beyond. Each year, PHPC strives to extend scholarships to two deserving students at the University.
Each year, PHPC strives to extend scholarships to two deserving students at the University. A contribution of $1,250 will cover the cost of one semester’s college tuition for an outstanding student.
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Located in rural Northern Malawi, Timalechi Nursery School stands as a beacon of hope for over 100 young learners. This non-profit early childhood development center provides essential early childhood education and daycare services to students from farmworker families, many of whom earn less than $1 per day. For more than two decades, this school, founded by the father of PHPC member Helen Zimba, has served as a nurturing haven for children who might otherwise find themselves on the streets or toiling in the fields.
$150 will provide annual tuition, school supplies, meals, and a new uniform for one of Timalechi’s most vulnerable students.
Your generosity through Gifts of Hope makes a difference. While the suggested donations serve as helpful guidelines, every contribution—big or small—has a profound impact on meeting the people of Malawi's most pressing needs.
The Malawi Mission Team diligently honors each donor's wishes regarding how their gift is used. Should you choose to give without a specific designation, your support will be directed to the area of greatest need, maximizing its impact on the lives of those we serve. We are profoundly thankful for your support.
