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Celebrate Eneless

It’s hard to put into words how proud we are of Eneless Banda — a shining light in the MCM family and a true testament to the power of education, perseverance, and purpose.

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Maize Raise 2025

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with concern, encouragement, and support. We are still assessing the full impact of USAID cutbacks on our children's lives and MCM’s programs. 

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2024 A Year of Possibilities

Please take a moment to hear from Ken Mpemba, MCM's Founder and Executive Director, as he shares the impact made to positively change the lives of our children and their families in 2024. "Together we are making a difference" thanks to the generosity and partnership of many donors and advocates.

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MCM’s Vocational Training Program: Lifting Up a Community

We are proud to celebrate the graduates of MCM's Vocational Training Program. These young adults committed themselves to learning new skills in tailoring and hairdressing, all while balancing responsibilities as parents, caregivers, and providers. Every Friday and Saturday over the past year, they trained at the center.  Their dedication to building a better future for their families is truly inspiring.

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Bud Koffman Golf Event

Due to pandemic regulations in the US we could not hold our annual golf fundraiser so we did the next best thing. To celebrate Bud Koffman’s legacy we took golf …

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The Heart of MCM

“Life isn’t the same…We are missing each other very much.” Angellina, MCM 3rd year University Student “The pandemic has forced MCM to concentrate on the feeding program and clinic taking …

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Get the Dirt on MCM’s Wildlife Club

Meet MCM Academy’s Wildlife Club!  For the 30 members of MCM’s Wildlife Club getting out of the classroom opened their eyes to nature around them and the knowledge that they …

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I Failed Her

During my first trip to MCM in 2012 Alliet became my shadow.  She was 11.  From that point on every time I visited she was literally at my side, holding …

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Flood Damage Rebuilding

Dear Friends of MCM,  In the 3 months since devastating rains and floods destroyed the homes of our families, cracked walls and floors in MCM’s buildings and nearly wiped out …

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Malawi Floods Update [March 15, 2019]

Thank you for your encouragement, prayers and support as we work to address the immediate and long term needs of MCM’s children and their families due to the on-going disaster…

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Malawi Floods

Thanks to our generous donors, MCM’s children and their families finally received some relief this week. 100 families received a 50 kg bag of maize as part of MCM’s monthly supplemental food program …

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Malawi Floods

On Friday, March 8, the Malawian government declared a State of Disaster for the country’s southern region due to the overwhelming amount of rain.  The heavy rains and flooding have …

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In Their Own Words

Hear from orphans how much it means to be sponsored through MCM’s Orphan Support Program…

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Changing Lives with Malaria Nets

From Cheryl Nelson – Well it was an incredible two-week journey to Malawi this summer. Working with the inspirational children, staff and supportive adults involved in MCM was life changing and …

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The Ripple Effect

Snow, washing machines, lobsters, sky scrapers, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, are but a handful of the “firsts” experienced by Phoebe (MCM Director of Social Services) and Henock (MCM Director …

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