Fisherman's Rest

We work on community projects, to people empower, developing young minds and engaging with Malawi's next generation. Volunteer with us & see Malawi with us

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✅ Are you a teacher? 

Volunteer with us.

✅ Are you connected to a school in the UK? 

Fundraise for a school in Malawi! This could be for phala-porridge in schools (host a phala party!) or offer a sponsorship place in secondary school...

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UNICEF reports that more than half of pupils in Malawi don't sit at desks.

But here’s the good news - this year hundreds more students sit behind desks in chairs, ready and excited to learn… Before & After

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There are only 17 days left until Christmas. Most of us have our trees up by now. Make sure you get your bauble before the rush on the Christmas post means you can't enjoy it on your tree for very long!

Make change possible (like these before and after photos)

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Twin your Christmas tree to: ✅ Preserve existing forests, allowing trees to reach maturity safely.
✅ Transform a families health and wellbeing through offering sustainable woodlots and functional trees. 
Double up this weekend only... visit our website to find out more

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This is our third year running the tree twinning campaign and it’s brought a HUGE GBP 7,000 into tree planting the past two years. 

Thank you we are eternally grateful for your support. The shop opens today!

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It’s here, Tree Twinning 2023. RESELL ORDERS ARE OPEN. Get in touch with us if you’d like to sell baubles to your community!

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We’ve talked about “Rooted” on and off since January.

Rooted for nature lovers, tree enthusiasts and you who want to see landscapes change and closely follow a project that is making waves - or putting down strong roots - in Southern Malawi.

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We’d like to introduce you to Moffat. Moffat graduated from Nankhumba Secondary last year, and has been waiting for a place at university since.

AMAZINGLY he continues to be sponsored into his university placement, and we cannot wait to see where this opportunity takes him.

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Horton Time Line

2016 we were offered land for the Secondary School, right next to Chimwabvi St Mary’s.

2017 the build started.

2019 we welcomed our first cohort of students - with the school half finished.

2022 the school buildings were compete.

What do you think?

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Another cholera clean up from the Madzi team, in partnership with others in the WASH sector.

This time the cleaning exercise took place in Lirangwe and Linjidzi Markets.

Cholera outbreaks are deadly.

❌ Dehydration

❌ Kidney failure

❌ Shock & a coma

❌ Death within hours

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Horton CDSS receives phala - fortified porridge.

Fuelling young minds with the energy to learn, thrive and make positive steps towards their futures.

What do you think? Will full bellies make a difference to the students?

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We are delighted to have hosted groups and guests from all corners of the globe over the years. In 2019, we had a group from @weareworldchallenge stay with us and it was an absolute joy to witness their drive, enthusiasm and energy. 

Thought we'd share this ray of sunshine.

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Last month we released an appeal asking if you would commit to raising £1000.

970 cups of DAILY phala-porridge remained without funds for 2023.

And a huge 746 pupils have phala everyday secured for the next year!

If you would like to become one of the MIGHTY 13, DM.

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Our friends 'rippleafrica' pioneered a simple solution to Malawi's deforestation crisis. By building clay efficient stoves families can cut their wood consumption by two thirds all whilst saving money and time! 

That's a triple win.

What do you think?

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Last week Horton Form 1 paid the Tree Project a visit.

They cover ecology, agriculture and reforestation education.

When you come to Malawi, Augustine and the Tree Project team take you through a very similar experience.

What do you think, would you enjoy it?

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Come and volunteer with us!

DM us VOLUNTEER and we will send you a link with ALLLLL the details you need.

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✅ Are you a teacher?

Volunteer with us. 

Fundraise for a school! or offer a sponsorship place in secondary school.

Type CHANGE in the comments to start a conversation about how you can get involved in our school’s work or creating a school partnership in Malawi!

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The girls on FR sponsorship loving their school.

Without sponsorship, they wouldn’t be standing in green celebrating 4 years of hard work and dedication.

DM us SPONSOR, and we'll get back to you.

Drop some love in the comments for our FIRST graduates of Horton CDSS 👏