February Malawi Update

~Living in the Rainy Season~

This time of year, in Malawi, always has some challenges due to the rains that fall. January and February see some of the heaviest rainfall as it is the middle of the rainy season.  While rain is necessary, for things such as the growing of crops, it can create challenges for the people living in the communities that FVM serves...
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• The heavy rains received in Malawi this time of year can be disastrous for families living in poorly constructed homes.   FVM has been working at maintaining five houses of volunteers, one of which could have collapsed in the heavy rains if it was not maintained.
• The community members have been working in the crop fields to produce some food for their children, however, the large amount of rain has negatively affected the growth of the crops.  The food produced in these crop fields is needed to help feed the 413 children who daily come to the Taulo Nursery School for education and nutritional support.
• No Community Bible Study has been done since January 2020 because of the continued rainfall.  The village roads have been impassable with travel being treacherous and dangerous.
• The two weekly radio broadcasts continue with minor challenges such as loss of signal because the main saver that belongs to Malawi Telecommunication LTD was gutted with fire two months ago.

Planting cassava.

Faithful volunteer, Adolla, at her reconstructed home.

HELLO...I AM...

Rozina Kathumba.  I am a volunteer teacher at the Nursery School in Taulo’s community. I have been a volunteer since 2016.  I enjoy teaching these children because I feel fulfilled in contributing to the development of my village. ​

When I look at a child I see an opportunity to teach them good manners and general good behaviour even as I teach them class work. Playing and praying with children is so interesting because they always listen to every word you tell them.
Working as a volunteer with Future Vision Ministries has shaped me in various ways. I have a sense of responsibility, care and support for the children and my fellow community members.

*FVM assisted in the rebuilding of Rozina's home.

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PRAYER POINTS:
 
-  Political stability as the country is going through so much reformation due to cancelled presidential elections results
- Challenges associated with the rains- homes, food, travel safety
-  Student Christian Organization of Malawi (SCOM) Annual Conferences

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Thank you again for your ongoing interest and support of FVM in Malawi.

In His Service,
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Newton Sunday Sindo