Where
Samuti and surrounding villages 25km south of Blantyre, Southern Malawi.

What
Malawi is known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’ and has an estimated population of 12.5 million. The average life expectancy has fallen to 37 years old, and it is one of the ten poorest countries in the world. It is also a very beautiful country and the local people are very warm and friendly.

Grassroots in Malawi is working alongside The Revival Pentecostal Church in Samuti Village. A nursery school for 81 pre school children is the main project. The children come from the poorest families in Samuti and 2 neighbouring villages. The teachers at the nursery give a basic start to the child’s education. The aim is to help them learn through play and simple games, as well as the more traditional methods of teaching. Other projects include: A grain store that was set up in May 2009 which hopefully allow the poorest villagers to buy their grain at an affordable price later in the season. Jewellery is also being made at the nursery to help them raise some funds for themselves.

Who
In 2006 Les & Kathie Craske felt the call of God on their lives to go and help the children and families in this very poor area. Now there are so many more people involved!

The picture is of the children waiting outside the nursery for their food.

You can be part of helping to transform this community by:

• Giving time to pray for this project. Receive newsletters and individual children to pray for.
• Join a team and go with Les and Kathie to visit everyone!
• Supporting it financially, either by a regular donation (suggested amount £5 per month) or a one off gift.

To support the nursery or other parts of the work you can send a donation by credit card here.

Alternatively you can download a sponsorship form and send it in having either filled in the standing order or with a one off donation.

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