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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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10 Years in the Making

By Guest Contributor: Josh Croom – I had the great privilege of taking this picture. From the left is Marie, Fortune, and Stella. These orphans have been with MCM from …

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Orphan Sponsorship Works

Why sponsor an orphan? For over 10 years MCM has supported hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children, resulting in incredible stories. A University of Chicago article indicates that international sponsorship increased

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A Day in the Life of a Donation

Ever wonder how your donation impacts the life of an Orphan in Malawi each day? From meeting the most basic of needs to creating unique experiences, monetary support is often …

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Wisdom: My Son, My Brother, My Friend

By Guest Contributor: Karen de Smidt In 2009 my husband and I met Wisdom, a 12 year old orphan, new to MCM.  Every time we have gone back to Malawi …

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Opportunity is a Gift

For Malawi’s orphaned and vulnerable children, life consists of surviving the day. For the 1,000,000+ orphans in Malawi, opportunity is a luxury. But what if Opportunity is a Gift that …

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