In Brief
Caring for Orphans
Chinthowa Development Trust supports orphaned and vulnerable children in rural Malawi through family-based care, education support, nutrition and practical help.
- Children are cared for within extended families and local communities, not in an orphanage.
- Sponsorship helps provide food, school fees, uniforms, clothing, books and learning materials.
- Donations go directly to children and families in Malawi, with no UK salaries or expenses taken from donations.
Support a child today and help provide dignity, opportunity and hope for vulnerable children in Malawi.
Helping Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Malawi
Without help, many of these children would go hungry, miss school, or face an uncertain future.
Chinthowa Development Trust works alongside local families and communities to make sure orphaned and vulnerable children receive the care, education and practical support they need to grow, learn and thrive.
A Different Kind of Care
We do not run an orphanage.
Instead, we believe children should grow up surrounded by family, love and community wherever possible. Every child is cared for within an extended family environment, while the Trust provides the support those families desperately need.
Through our affordable child sponsorship programme, we help provide:
- Food and nutritional support
- School fees where needed and examination costs
- School uniforms and clothing
- Books, pens and learning materials
- Access to primary, secondary and tertiary education
- Practical support for the whole family caring for the child
In many cases, your support helps an entire household survive difficult times.
Education is the Key to Breaking Poverty
For children living in rural Malawi, education can change everything.
A child who stays in school is far more likely to escape extreme poverty, gain employment and support future generations of their family. Yet many guardians simply cannot afford even the basic costs associated with education.
The Chinthowa Development Trust ensures vulnerable children can remain in school and continue learning, even during times of hardship, drought or rising food prices.
Today, children we once supported in primary school are now progressing into secondary and tertiary education – opportunities that would once have been impossible.
Every Donation Makes a Real Difference
As a small UK registered charity, we work differently.
“Every Penny Counts” is not just a slogan – it is the principle behind everything we do.
- No UK salaries are paid from donations
- No expenses are taken
- Trustees and volunteers cover their own costs
- Donations go directly to helping children and families in Malawi
This means your support reaches the people who need it most.
You Can Help Change a Child’s Future
For many children in Chinthowa, sponsorship means:
- A meal to eat
- Clothes to wear
- The chance to go to school
- Safety within a family environment
- Hope for the future
Even a small monthly donation can help transform a child’s life.
By supporting the Chinthowa Development Trust, you are not simply giving money – you are giving children dignity, opportunity and the chance of a better future.
Please help us continue caring for some of the poorest and most vulnerable children in rural Malawi.
Donate today and help provide care, education, dignity and hope for vulnerable children in Malawi.