There is an old saying that goes, “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to go far, walk with someone.” At Tingathe, this wisdom echoes through the very fabric of our mission, serving as a principle that fuels our commitment to changing lives in peri-urban communities.
Our journey is a collective effort made possible through invaluable partnerships with individuals and organizations, a cornerstone that has helped us achieve our goals and fulfill our mission of creating a brighter future for those we serve.
Our focus at Tingathe is to provide a locally relevant and market-driven suite of urban enterprise options, connect participants to essential services, develop savings and loan groups, and foster deeper community ties in peri-urban areas. To us, partnership is not just a value; it’s a lifeline that makes all our work possible.
This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming our partners from the Azurit Foundation in Germany. The Azurit Foundation’s mission is to combat injustice through evidence-driven solutions led by the very people most affected by these issues.
They visited to see our newly constructed offices and learn more about our work. The Azurit Foundation has been supporting us with resources for our Children’s Life Skills Programme. During their visit, they toured our premises, including our offices, greenhouses, the future site of our Early Childhood Development Center, and our interlocking brick production site in Mtandire, Lilongwe.
Through our partnership with Azurit Foundation, we have been able to touch the lives of over 250 school-going children in Mtandire, Kauma, and surrounding areas since 2023. Our efforts have equipped these children with essential life skills and provided them with school bags, exercise books, and other materials, empowering them to live a life free from poverty, discrimination, and abuse.
Welcoming visitors from our partner organizations is not just a formality; it is an important aspect of strengthening our collaboration. These interactions infuse our initiatives with fresh perspectives and ideas, driving us to improve the effectiveness of our programmes. With each exchange of thoughts and experiences, we move one step closer to realizing our shared vision of improving the lives of vulnerable communities.
As we bid farewell to our friends from the Azurit Foundation, our hearts are filled with gratitude and excitement for the road ahead. Their support and the ideas they shared with us today inspire us to push boundaries and explore new avenues for growth and impact.
Thank you, Azurit Foundation, for your continued partnership!