Community Rise Organization

23/08/2026

with support from 한국희망재단 through Mzimai Odzidalira have empowered Savings and Internal Lending Community Groups in Mulanje and Blantyre to create community enterprises through smart agriculture. On last Thursday these women were trained in organic fertilizer making by using local available materials.

06/08/2026

Community Rise Organization (CRO) extends its heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Yeraida Delgado the founder of NLW Fitness & Store (USA) for her generous donation, which has brought hope, dignity, and joy to children with disabilities at our Rehabilitation Center in Galawanda Village.

Because of her kindness, 10 children with disabilities and their families benefited during our monthly rehabilitation clinic held on 1 August 2026. The support enabled us to:
• Provide locally tailored clothes to eight children with disabilities.
• Distribute essential household groceries to vulnerable families.
• Serve nutritious soya-enriched porridge to ten children and their caregivers.
• Continue vital rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy, medical screening, individual treatment, and psychosocial counselling.

This support was more than a donation—it was a message of love and solidarity. It restored dignity to children, improved nutrition, eased the financial burden on families, and reminded parents and caregivers that they are not alone in caring for their children. Many shared that this act of kindness renewed their hope and strengthened their commitment to continue providing the best care possible.

As an organization, we had identified a critical gap in access to health and rehabilitation services for children with disabilities. Thanks to Ms. Delgado's generosity, we were able to address this need and witness meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

While we celebrate this impact, many more children continue to need rehabilitation services, assistive devices, nutritious food, clothing, and transport support. We warmly invite individuals, organizations, and development partners to join us in ensuring that every child with a disability has the opportunity to live with dignity, receive quality care, and reach their full potential.

Thank you, Mrs. Yeraida Delgado, for believing in our mission and for standing with the children and families of Galawanda Village. Your generosity is creating lasting change and inspiring hope.
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03/08/2026

Success Story: From Struggle to Hope – Mphatso's Journey to Staying in School

For many children in rural Malawi, poverty often stands between them and their education. This was the reality for Mphatso Banda, a Standard 6 learner at Maoni Primary School in Lunzu, Blantyre, whose school attendance was frequently interrupted because his mother could not consistently meet his basic educational needs.
As a single mother, Memory Banda struggled to provide for her family. With limited income, purchasing school uniforms, learning materials, and daily meals was often impossible. As a result, Mphatso sometimes missed classes, affecting both his learning and his confidence.
Everything began to change when Memory joined the Mzimai Odzidalira Project Phase II, supported by 한국희망재단. Through the project's Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC) activities and entrepreneurship training and business mentorship support, she started and expanded a small business that now provides a reliable source of income for her household.
The increased income has transformed their lives. Memory can now buy school uniforms and learning materials for her son, ensure he has food before leaving for school, and meet other household needs without constantly worrying about where the next meal or school expenses will come from.
Reflecting on the change, Mphatso says:
"My name is Mphatso Banda. I am in Standard 6 at Maoni Primary School. Before my mother started her business, I sometimes missed classes. Now she is able to buy me a school uniform and learning materials. I can eat before going to school, and paying for my education is no longer a burden for my family."
Memory also shares her experience:
"My name is Memory, and I am Mphatso's mother. As a single mother, I struggled to provide for my child. Today, I am able to support his education because of the business I have established through the project. Our lives have changed. I can now provide the basic needs for my family and confidently serve as the breadwinner in my household."
Mphatso's story demonstrates how investing in women's economic empowerment creates lasting benefits for children. By strengthening the livelihoods of vulnerable mothers, the Mzimai Odzidalira Project is helping families break the cycle of poverty, improve school attendance, and give children the opportunity to pursue a brighter future through education.

WomenEmpowerment, Mundo Cooperante, Save the Children Malawi Business for Better Society

21/07/2026

CRO through smart Agriculture under Mzimai Odzidalira is empowering margnalized to be resilience

한국희망재단 WomenEmpowerment Civil Society Network on Climate Change - Cisonecc Practical Action

15/07/2026

Small Steps Matters. Our Skills for Change, Hair Dressing Class is now taking a shape.
Despite the success of the program, we still lack learning materials. Join us today at Galawanda Village in Lunzu, Blantyre.

Skills for change is program being pioneered by partnership of Grassroots organizations including Hope For Girls and Women Foundation , Mphatso Zathu Foundation, Heaven and Earth Relief. ,

01/07/2026

Community Rise Organization, under access to health sector, we are making sure that children with disabilities are receiving nutritious food when they reach out Community Based Rehabilitation Center at Galawanda village in Lunzu. Hear what we prepare. We use local available materials. Save the Children Malawi Abiding Love International Fellowship, Civil Society Network on Climate Change - Cisonecc

23/06/2026

for change

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Through Mzimai Odzidalira program with support from 한국희망재단 , we have delivered Solar Water Pumps to four Savings and Internal lending groups under Group village heads Mandanda and Matwika, Traditional Authority Nkanda in Mulanje. Through this initiative we are not only empower them economically but we are also promoting smart agriculture as one way of protecting your environment.

Through this cooperatives 100 families will be supported.

WomenEmpowerment Civil Society Network on Climate Change - Cisonecc Mundo Cooperante Practical Action FHI 360 United Nations Malawi Save the Children Malawi National Youth Council of Malawi

06/06/2026

Today the 6th June, Community Rise Organization team through Mzimai Odzidalira program organized a demonstration for the newly Solar Water Pumps. The initiative is being funded with 한국희망재단 . These are the efforts of empowering marginalized women to be self reliance through smart Agriculture. In total, 100 families under Traditional Authority Nkanda in Mulanje.

The program also contribute towards ending child marriages by enabling families have enough support for their girl child.

Mundo Cooperante
Business for Better Society
UNICEF
Civil Society Network on Climate Change - Cisonecc
Practical Action
National Youth Council of Malawi