Founder’s Message

In 2003 I returned home to Mzuzu, Malawi to attend my sister’s funeral. Like so many, she died of HIV/AIDS. The number of children that attended the funeral shocked me because when I was growing up in Malawi, children were not allowed to attend funerals. When I asked why there were so many children, I was told they were there in hopes of receiving food. I realized immediately the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS on the community. The disease had wiped out a generation of caregivers, teachers, and community leaders; and left thousands of children orphaned.

I was heartbroken and decided something had to be done. I spoke with a number of women in the community and we decided to find a way to provide needy children with food. We built a temporary shelter and began providing hot meals to 20 orphans, once a week. We started small but we dreamed big!

Recognizing that children needed not only food, but access to education, and women had to be empowered to provide for their families, we founded Maloto in 2007. Maloto is dedicated to helping women and children in Malawi overcome the vast challenges resulting from extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS.

With your help we can do so much more. Please help us realize the dreams of our children by supporting Maloto. Together, we can make a difference. Join our cause and get involved!!

Thank you!