The Chinthowa Development Trust is a small charity based in North Warwickshire that works in Malawi, Africa. Our primary function is the care of orphans and children in need within Chinthowa and thirteen surrounding villages. Chinthowa is located some 50 miles west of the capital city Lilongwe. The Trust operates on the principle that ‘EVERY PENNY COUNTS’. No salaries, no expenses are paid by the charity, every penny donated goes to the benefit of the orphans and villages.
Chinthowa Development Trust helps children in Malawi access primary and secondary education by supporting school attendance, learning materials, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Learn how Chinthowa Development Trust supports orphaned and vulnerable children in Malawi through community care, education support, and feeding programmes.
Chinthowa Development Trust provides nutritious meals for vulnerable children in Malawi, improving health, supporting education, and strengthening communities.
Chinthowa Development Trust supports agriculture and sustainability in Malawi through community food-growing projects, self-sufficiency, and long-term resilience.
The Chinthowa Development Trust is a UK-based charity working in rural Malawi to support orphans and vulnerable children in the village of Chinthowa and surrounding communities. Through education, daily school meals, clean water projects and healthcare support, the Trust helps improve the lives of hundreds of children and families. Alongside caring for orphans within family environments, the charity also invests in sustainable farming, micro-loans and community development to help villages become more self-sufficient. Run entirely by volunteers, every donation goes directly to supporting the people of Chinthowa.
Working closely with local partners in Malawi, the Trust focuses on practical, community-led solutions that create lasting change. Over the years the charity has helped build schools, improve access to clean water and provide opportunities that give children hope for a better future.
The Chinthowa Development Trust supports vulnerable children and families in rural Malawi through practical programmes that strengthen both individuals and the wider community.
Orphans – We provide support for orphaned and vulnerable children by helping them live within caring family environments and ensuring their basic needs are met. This includes clothing, healthcare, and ongoing community support.
Education – We help children access both primary and secondary education by providing school facilities, learning resources and financial support for school fees where needed, giving young people the opportunity to build a better future.
Feeding Programme – Our daily feeding programme provides nutritious meals for children attending school, helping to improve health, concentration and school attendance.
Agriculture – We support sustainable farming initiatives and community agriculture projects that improve food security, generate income and help the village become more self-sufficient.
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