November 2025 Newsletter - Highlights - Click here

from the Starfish UK & Malawi Teams.

Dear Friends and Supporters,

This month we want to share some more of the recent news from our projects that we have received.

These are again in the form of testimonials from those who have been impacted by the work that we are doing.

We hope that these will bring joy to your heart.  

We also include a few other news items.

Schools Linking

Katitima primary School is linked to Salehurst school in the UK.

It is privileged to have the partner school raise funds to purchase English and Mathematics textbooks.

Many schools have been hugely challenged by the shortage of textbooks as most schools rely on Government supplies.

Billy Mbemba, the link coordinator for Katitima Primary School expressed his gratitude to Salehurst as follows:

“On behalf of Katitima Primary School, I would love to thank our dear friends at Salehurst. We feel so proud of them because they raised funds to buy us textbooks for the second time in a row.

It is hard to get textbooks for senior classes. Most government partners that supply books focus much on the infant section. Had it been not for Salehurst school, Katitima school would have been in abject need of the most important learning resources.

This is the second time that Salehurst has helped the school with textbooks. The emphasis is to make sure that standards one to three are capable or reading and writing properly at that stage.

We would love to thank both Starfish and Salehurst for supporting us in this special way. It was a difficult situation.”  

Bornwell Yona from Starfish presenting the books.

For information about our schools linking programme, please visit Click here

Secondary School Student Sponsorship

Clement Mussa was sponsored through his Secondary School Education by Starfish.

After writing his MSCE exams, he passed very well and got selected to Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Immunology.

“Starfish still helped out with transport, accommodation, upkeep and other expenses until I graduated, I am very grateful to Starfish for giving me an opportunity to realise my dream.

I am now working as an intern at Kamuzu Central Hospital. I am now able to live independently and support my family in the village. I also help in paying school fees for my siblings.

Thank you, Starfish.”  

For information about our secondary school student sponsorship programme, please visit Click here

Chapsinja Village

Chris Knott with Chief Chapsinja

Starfish have worked with Chief Chapsinja at his village for many years.

We have recently received this message from Alex who is the liaison officer between the Chief and Starfish.

“We always thank you for the support giving to us here at Chapsinja Village...

School feeding for nursery, construction projects and school fees sponsorship for vulnerable children. You have changed the life of village children to the next level. Without your help the life of these children would have remained the same. 

Thank you”,

Alex Chimenya

For information about our work at Chapsinja, please visit Click here

Distribution of resources from the container

Many of the resources that were sent on the container have now been distributed. These will make a huge difference to those who receive them.

Our heartfelt thanks to all who have donated them.

Here are some photos of the distribution of baby clothing, knitted jumpers and shawls.

Our Next Event 

Beckenham Concert Band Christmas Concert in aid of Starfish Malawi

Saturday 6th December 2025 at 7pm.  

Come and join us to start your Christmas celebrations in style. 

The band are playing for us to raise funds for our work in Malawi. Please support this event and share the information with your family, friends and churches. 

The venue is Unity Church, Rye Crescent, Orpington, Kent. BR5 4NH.

Tickets £15 paid at the door. 
 
To reserve a ticket please contact admin@starfishmalawi.com 

Download the concert flyer to help us promote the event

Christmas Appeal 2025

We recently launched our appeal to supply malaria prevention packs to new Mothers and babies.

As the opening of Hope Clinic’s new maternity wing to new mothers and their babies gets nearer, we want to purchase 720 Malaria Prevention Packs that can be distributed to each family.

Full details can be found at: Click here

"Together, we are making a world of difference, one life at a time."

Mission Direct Video

We have created a video for volunteers to share their trip and their churches with family and friends.

Watch the Video below

The recent clothes distribution.

This was from the second container donated by Barnabas Aid.

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