Malawi
In Malawi, over 80% of people depend on farming to survive—but soil degradation and deforestation make it hard to grow enough food. Poverty, unemployment, and limited access to education and healthcare add to the challenge. Plant With Purpose helps farmers restore their land with regenerative techniques, improving crop yields and family income. Stronger farms mean better nutrition, education, and stability. Despite these struggles, Malawians’ warmth and generosity remain strong. Restoring the land is restoring hope and strengthening communities.
A strong start in Malawi
Plant With Purpose is starting its work in Malawi, focusing on watersheds in the steep Vipya Plateau region where deforestation and poverty are severe. The first two years will focus on creating Purpose Groups and building church partnerships to strengthen communities. By combining regenerative agriculture and savings groups, Plant With Purpose will help families restore the land and improve their economic stability. A local team and board will guide the work, ensuring long-term impact. Healing the land will strengthen relationships and hope.

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"God loves and works with all people"
"God loves and works with all people"
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.

Elizabeth Maneya, Country Director, Malawi
Elizabeth Maneya, Country Director, Malawi
“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.”

"I can help educate the community about the importance of creation care"
"I can help educate the community about the importance of creation care"
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.
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