Our Approach
Built around people, shaped by community.
Lasting support starts with listening. We aim to work alongside individuals, families, educators, healthcare professionals and community partners, respecting local knowledge and the different experiences of the people we hope to serve. Our work is intended to combine compassionate support with education, advocacy, evidence-informed practice and collaboration. An international outlook can strengthen shared learning while keeping the needs of Malawi's communities at the heart of our work.
Listen first
Make space for young people and families to say what matters to them.
Include everyone
Respect difference and remove barriers to participation and learning.
Work together
Build thoughtful partnerships across communities and countries.
Our core values
Compassion
Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Inclusion
Respect
Innovation
Collaboration
Human rights
Empowerment
Building towards lasting, accessible support.
The Foundation’s long-term vision is to help strengthen services, skills and opportunities for people affected by mental ill health, disability and additional learning needs in Malawi..
Community-based support
Work towards community mental health centres, mobile services and stronger pathways to appropriate care.
Disability and autism resources
Explore the development of learning-disability resource centres and autism assessment capacity through suitable partnerships.
Inclusive learning and livelihoods
Work towards SEN education, inclusive vocational training, family support and scholarship opportunities.
Training, research and collaboration
Build partnerships for professional development, research, public education and shared learning across Malawi and internationally.