Mary, a single mother from Malawi, faced deep hardship and spiritual doubt after being abandoned by her family. Plant With Purpose helped her reconnect with her faith and discover the importance of creation care. “Being a representative of Plant With Purpose in my church, I’m glad I can teach about creation care confidently,” Mary said. She now teaches others how to care for the environment, recognizing it as a sacred duty. Her work has strengthened both her faith and her community. Mary’s story shows the power of restoring both land and relationships.

“For the people of Malawi, my dream is to see smiles on their faces and them becoming more resilient. I want them to be prepared for any type of shock, whether they are climatic or economic. By building transferable skills, they can increase their resilience and be able to support their families, send their children to school, and contribute to the nation's resources. My goal is to support every community in becoming self-sufficient, so they can thrive and lead fulfilling lives.”

Leswika from Malawi grew up watching her family cut down trees for charcoal to survive, but it was damaging the land. A training session with Plant With Purpose changed her outlook. "It was a revelation," she said, realizing the land was a gift from God. She committed to regenerative farming and stopped the charcoal business. Now, she helps her community care for the land and sees herself as a steward of creation. "We can end the charcoal-burning business," she shares confidently.