In this inspiring episode, Sherry and Charis welcome fellow trustee Sara to share the story of Hope for Malawi’s new Youth Development Programme—a year-long initiative helping recent school leavers in rural Malawi bridge the gap between secondary school and their next big step.Sara describes how the programme nurtures faith, character, and practical skills, from tailoring and computing to sustainable farming, bike maintenance, and healthy living. You’ll hear uplifting moments like Raphael’s journey from struggling student to confident builder, and learn how the Hope Skills Centre, opened in 2023, has already graduated its first 20 students.Together they explore how this holistic approach is transforming young lives and strengthening the local community, and share simple ways you can support the next cohort—from sponsoring a student to helping fund sewing machines for the tailoring course.🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org 🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference.Support the show
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Sunsets, Schools and Suprises with Ben Part 2
In this inspiring follow-up episode, Sherry and Charis welcome Ben back to share the second half of his life-changing trip to Malawi. From teaching at Hope Secondary School and meeting students like Culture and Eric, to visiting homes and seeing how faith and education open doors for the next generation, Ben offers vivid stories of resilience and joy.He also reflects on unexpected engineering adventures—inspecting new bridges, exploring construction projects, and witnessing the creativity that thrives even with limited resources. Most of all, Ben speaks about how the experience transformed his perspective on gratitude, contentment, and living with purpose.Join us for a conversation filled with hope, faith, and the power of education to spark lasting change. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org 🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference.Support the show
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Sunsets, Schools and Suprises with Ben
In this inspiring episode, Sherry and Charis sit down with Ben to hear about his very first trip to Malawi. From arriving at a bungalow compound and witnessing unforgettable sunsets, to joining in the vibrant joy of a Malawian church service, Ben shares the moments that moved him most.He reflects on teaching in rural schools, where classes are sometimes held under trees and resources are scarce, yet the children’s welcome is full of energy and hope. Music also plays a central role in his story — from jamming with local musicians to leading songs with hundreds of children. And in a powerful moment of faith, Ben recalls praying with a student and witnessing a life-changing healing.This conversation is filled with honesty, laughter, and heartfelt stories of connection, showing how one trip can transform not only the children and communities in Malawi, but also those who go to serve.🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a differenceSupport the show
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Family, Faith and Hope with Fiona
In this uplifting episode, Sherry and Charis are joined by Fiona, mum of Charis — one of Hope4Malawi’s team — to share her unique perspective as both a parent and a supporter of the charity. Fiona reflects on her first journey to Malawi, where she stepped into classrooms to teach phonics, spent time cooking with schools, and experienced first-hand the warmth and resilience of the communities she visited.She opens up about the deep connections formed through sponsorship, the joy of seeing children thrive with opportunity, and the life-changing lessons she brought home — from witnessing gratitude in the midst of scarcity to finding faith and hope renewed in unexpected ways.It’s an inspiring conversation about family, service, and the heart of giving — reminding us that even simple acts of kindness can build bridges across cultures and generations.If you'd like to know more about sponsorship and when Fiona met Rachel, her sponsored student, you can read all about it here: https://www.hope4malawi.org/post/student-sponsors-visit-malawi 🌍 Learn more or become a sponsor at hope4malawi.org🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of faith, education, and hope in action.Support the show
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Sponsorship That Changes Lives with Sara
In this inspiring episode, Sherry and Charis sit down with Sara, one of the trustees of Hope4Malawi, to explore the transformative impact of the charity’s student sponsorship programme. They reflect on how the initiative began in 2017 with just a handful of students and has since grown into a vital lifeline for children whose families can’t afford secondary or university education. Sara shares how sponsorship helps bridge the gap between academic potential and real opportunity, especially when children are selected for top schools but have no means to attend.The conversation digs into what sponsorship really means beyond just paying school fees. From covering transport and essentials to offering mentoring, encouragement, and regular visits, the programme is designed to support each student holistically. Charis shares her experience visiting schools in Malawi and seeing how the stable environment of boarding school — free from daily chores, food insecurity, and lack of electricity — helps students focus, grow, and succeed.It’s a moving look at the long-term power of education, the value of consistent support, and the difference that one sponsor can make in the life of a child and beyond.🌍 Learn more or become a sponsor at hope4malawi.org🎧 Stay tuned for more conversations about dignity, education, and hope in action.Support the show
Hope4Malawi Podcast is an inspiring charity podcast hosted by Charis and Sherry spotlighting real stories of hope, education, and community impact in communities across Southern Malawi. Hear from guests, volunteers and local leaders as they share how partnering with local schools, sponsorship, training and resourcing are helping to bring sustainable development which is changing lives.Hope4Malawi Podcast will inform, uplift, and motivate you to be part of something bigger. Subscribe now to discover how small acts of kindness are creating a better, brighter future in Malawi.
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