Malawi Stories

HARDTIMES is not just a book - it's a mirror. In these pages, I open the doors to my past: a journey through childhood scars, silent battles, and the unspoken pain that shaped me. From the trembling hands of a 13-year-old boy holding a shaking plate to the tireless love of my parents, this story weaves through brokenness, survival, and strength. It is a voice for the silent. A light in the dark. A tribute to the ones who dared to dream while drowning. Through real-life stories, emotional truths, and faith-driven hope, HARDTIMES is a call to anyone who's ever felt forgotten: you are not alone. Read it not just to know me - but to find a part of yourself between the lines.

Set in the sweltering heat of Malawi, this story follows Thokozani, a hardworking single mother, and her four-year-old daughter Zawadi, whose fragile world is shaken by neglect, secrets, and the return of a painful past. Left in the care of her elderly grandparents while her mother struggles to survive economically, Zawadi is repeatedly placed in danger due to moments of distraction and silence born from fear and shame. What begins as small incidents quickly escalates into a chain of life-threatening events that expose deep fractures within the family. The sudden reappearance of Moses, Zawadi's estranged father-now gravely injured and facing death-reopens old wounds. His wife Agnes, driven by desperation and loyalty, crosses moral and legal boundaries in a misguided attempt to reunite father and child. What follows is a harrowing kidnapping that pushes Thokozani into a race against time. At its core, this is a story about motherhood, guilt, and the irreversible consequences of silence. It explores how love can both protect and destroy, how trauma shapes even the youngest minds, and how a child's sense of safety can be broken-and fought for-again and again. Dark, emotional, and deeply human, the narrative asks a haunting question: Can a parent who arrives too late still deserve forgiveness?

'Secrets Beneath the Surface' follows Limbikani in Ndirande, Blantyre, admired for his facade of wealth. When Natasha, connected through family history, discovers his deception, she embraces his true self. But as their love deepens, mysterious messages unveil hidden truths, challenging their relationship's foundation.

Ree, a bright girl from a poor family, earns a scholarship to Dale Academy. She hopes for a fresh start, but life at the new school is filled with mean girls, rumors, and the struggle to fit in. When she meets Andrew, a boy hiding dangerous secrets, Ree is drawn into a risky double life. Torn between her family, her scholarship, and the temptation of fast money, she must choose-protect her future or lose everything she has worked for.

UNDP recently went through a corporate restructuring exercise resulting in the regionalization of its assets and capacities. Now the staff and capacities for Africa reside in the Regional Service Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Leadership and responsibility for supporting UNDP’s country offices in Africa, national and regional partners, civil society and other stakeholders in thecontinent will be from the Regional Service Centre.A regional retreat was organized for more than 120 UNDP staff members from all over Africa including the Associate Administrator and Under-Secretary General, Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa and other senior leadership of the UNDP.The UNDP Regional Retreat was sought to gain a better understanding of the the drivers of change in the world and how they are affecting national developmentprocesses.Joyce Banda UNDP desires to contribute to the economic transformation that is taking place in Africa in ways that are equitable, inclusive and sustainable.Former President Banda reflected on the time she was Malawi’s and how she dealt with the challenges her and her government faced. She cited four policy areas that influenced her term of office—conflict and governance; economic management and poverty reduction; fighting corruption and accountability; and women and youth empowerment Joyce Banda. Banda acknowledged the role and support UNDP plays in Malawi. She cited how the UN and the in country UNDP office mediated the conflict in 2010 between Malawi Government and citizen groups; and the support to elections, Joyce Banda funding of women parliamentary candidates and the National Export Strategy to strengthen the export base of the Malawian economy. She urged the UNDP and other international development partners to work with local players on the ground in order to achieve equitable, inclusive and sustainable development.

Christmas is one of the most magical time we have in a year. It is the time you get to spend time with family, friends and all of the loved ones that we have. Enjoy this festive season with this poetry collection comprising of seven poems that will help you celebrate Christmas. Do not forget to vote, comment and share. Your opinions are highly welcomed.

Hello!! This book has been discontinued, and I won't be actively continuing it. If I ever feel motivated or really want to tho, I may post new drawings, but don't get your hopes up Original description: ----------- Yoooo!!! I thought this would be a fun challenge to do. I'm going to do some research about how each country gained independence, and then I'll give a short summary and an art piece for each Independence Day. (Also yea this is Country Humans, so if you don't like it, leave.)

Raised on isolated sugar plantations, from deep in the Zambezi valley inhabited by the two-toed Vadoma tribe, to the Kafue valley of the Batwa, and the Shire valley inhabited by the Chewa, Delta Papa is taught local traditions by the indigenous tribes, during an epoch when roads were tracks and communication was by word of mouth. Attending conservative boarding schools in the colonies he eventually emigrates to Europe. The calling for Africa is too great and he returns to run trucks in Mobutu's Zaire, and diving for sea-cucumbers in Mozambique and Somalia. As an emergency logistician with aid organisations, he describes the dangers, misery, passions and twists of fate, with a personal touch that will keep you riveted from start to finish.

You never forget your first love. Come along as Alinafe and Yuma discover the joys, awkwadness and uncertainty that come with navigating the desires pf your heart. Follow them through their last year of highschool as well as their journey through adulthood as they discover the warmth of love and the coldness of hearbreaks. Ps: This story is set in Malawi which is a small african country located in southern africa. I'm aware that most people don't know anything about the coutry so i will be adding notes at the end of each chapter if i think theirs something that might need futher explanation. Enjoy!

Two sisters, Kara and Emma, find themselves homeless when their dad is imprisoned. The girls now hope to make their way through high school without anyone, ever finding out that there homeless. But what happens when Emma's teacher, Miss Parker sees something fishy?.. And how come Miss Parker looks so much like the girls?..could she be more than their teacher?. Find out in this touching story.

Embarking on a mission trip is often seen as a way to give back, share faith, and make a difference in the world. For me, the journey to Malawi, Africa, was more than just an act of service; it was a profound experience that transformed my understanding of both myself and the world around me. Through my mission trip with Y Malawi, I encountered not just incredible people, but a deep connection to the spirit of global unity and service.

A story about the test of faithfulness in different areas of life-Love;Work;Family and the ways in which we find our lives (and ourselves)connected in one way or another.

A woman scarred by her past and fueled by a desire for revenge, unknowingly entangles herself in a web of complex relationships when she begins a romantic affair with Ayanda-only to discover he's the brother of the man who betrayed her years ago. As secrets unravel, hearts are broken, and lives are torn apart, Juliet must confront the consequences of her choices. Struggling with guilt and the possibility of a second chance at love, she must learn to navigate the remnants of her past and build a future for herself and her son. Will she find redemption, or will the mistakes she's made define her forever?