Garden of Orphans
Transforming lives across Malawi since 2004. We provide shelter, education, and hope to orphans and vulnerable individuals through comprehensive programs and unwavering compassion.
Our Mission
Rawdhatul Yatama (Garden of Orphans) is a non-profit organization based in Limbe, Malawi, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to orphans and vulnerable individuals across the country.
Founded in 2004, we started with a vision to care for young orphaned girls. Today, we've grown into a multi-program organization caring for 75 children at our orphanage and reaching thousands of vulnerable people through eight specialized programs.
Our vision is to reach out to children and vulnerable adults across Malawi, transforming lives through education, healthcare, dignity, and sustainable opportunities.
Our Values
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Compassion
Genuine care for every individual we serve
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Community
Building strong, supportive networks
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Education
Empowering through knowledge and skills
Our Programs
We operate eight comprehensive programs designed to address the diverse needs of orphans and vulnerable individuals across Malawi.
Orphanage
Full-time home for 75 orphaned girls aged 4 months to 16 years. Providing food, clothing, education, and activities including tailoring and knitting.
Self-Sustaining Business
Empowering disabled and elderly with income-generating opportunities. Providing sewing machines, business supplies, and training.
Wheelchair Project
Donating wheelchairs and crutches to disabled individuals, enabling mobility and independence to earn a living.
Iftaar Distribution
During Ramadan, distributing iftaar packs with cooked food or dietary essentials to impoverished communities.
Housing Project
Constructing brick houses that withstand weather conditions. Each 2-bedroom home costs 2.5 million Malawi Kwacha.
Food Distribution
Monthly food packs to 600+ elderly and disabled individuals. Each pack includes maize flour, rice, salt, soap, and soy.
Milk Formula Distribution
Providing essential nutrition to mothers with infants who cannot breastfeed. Distributed at hospitals and communities.
Borehole Project
Drilling boreholes in rural areas to provide clean water access. Each borehole costs 3 million Malawi Kwacha.
Our Impact
500+
Children and vulnerable individuals have benefited from our programs since 2004.
8
Comprehensive programs addressing diverse needs across Malawi's vulnerable population.
20+
Years of dedicated service transforming lives and building communities.
Success Stories
Amina Banda - From Orphanage to Master's Degree
Amina joined our orphanage at age 6. Through our education programs, she graduated with a nursing degree from Malawi College of Medicine. In April 2022, she received a STEM Work-Study Prep School Scholarship for a fully paid Master's Degree program in the USA. Her achievement inspires all our girls to pursue their dreams.
Steve's Transformation Through Mobility
Steve was unable to move independently and relied on his father for all mobility needs. Our wheelchair donation transformed his life, enabling him to move around unassisted and regain his dignity and independence.
Make a Difference
Your donation directly supports our programs and transforms lives. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission of caring for orphans and vulnerable individuals across Malawi.
MK 8,500 - Monthly Food Pack
Provides nutrition for one elderly or disabled person
MK 50,000 - Wheelchair
Restores mobility and independence to a disabled individual
MK 3,000,000 - Borehole
Provides clean water to an entire village
Operating Costs
Food, staff, medication, education, and facility maintenance
600+ elderly and disabled individuals
Note: We accept assistance from people of all backgrounds and creeds. All funds are used completely for charity purposes.
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