January 2026 became our 22nd year working in Malawi.
Chendo Medical Centre has now been completed, courtesy of the Turner family. This centre is 30 kilometres from the nearest hospital. It serves around 24,700 people and children in 24 villages.
Projects awaiting funding for 2026
(Material prices continue their upward trend, in particular, cement. Prices below for projects may change and be advised of price increases)
Orphan Care Renovations & Food/Toilet Blocks
• 2026/11 – Mleghu Orphan Care & Early Learning Centre No 1 (52) Girls Toilet: £1,500
• 2026/12 – Nachimphu Orphan Care & Early Learning Centre No 2 (53) Girls Toilet: £1,500
• 2026/13 – Kanyighe Orphan Care & Early Learning Centre No 10 Girl’s toilet block: £1,500
• 2026/13A – Kanyighe No 10 Inside renovations: £785
• 2026/13B – Kanyighe No 10 Outside renovation: £650
• 2026/13C – Kanyighe Teachers furniture, bench: £175
• 2026/13D – Kanyighe Talking classroom walls: £44
• 2026/13E – Kanyighe Toys Project 17 skipping ropes: £18
• 2026/13F – Kanyighe 12 months food: £312
• 2026/14 – Lufita Toys Project 17 skipping ropes: £18
• 2026/15 – Ilondo Toys Project 17 skipping ropes: £18
• 2026/16 – Matecha Toys Project 17 skipping ropes: £18
• 2026/17 – Mleghu Toys Project 17 skipping ropes: £18
• 2026/20 – TBA 12 months food: £312
Chilambiro Primary School Classroom Projects
• 2025/17B – Block 3 Outside Renovations: £400
• 2025/18B – Block 4 Outside Renovations: £400
• 2025/19B – Block 1 Outside Renovations: £400
• 2025/20B – Block 5 Outside Renovation: £400
• 2025/20B – Block 2 Outside Renovation: £400
• 2025/22B – 40 New Benches: £360
Rotary & Other Toilet, Medical & Classroom Projects
• 2025/9I – Lufita 3 Classroom Girls Toilet Project (45) Phase 3: £1,500
• 2025/9J – Lufita 3 Classroom Boys Toilet Project (46) Phase 3: £1,500
• 2025/12 – Chilambiro Girl’s Toilet Project (44) Phase 1 Pits: £1,500
• 2025/21 – 30 Desk Repairs & Modifications (Await Community): £300
• 2025/22A – 40 New Benches (Await Community): £360
2026 Orphan Care Projects (WIP/Await Funds)
• 2026/4 – Ilondo No 6 Inside walls/floor/roof (WIP): £875
• 2026/4A – Ilondo No 6 Outside walls/Drains (WIP): £785
• 2026/4B – Ilondo No 6 Teachers furniture: £125
• 2026/4C – Ilondo No 6 Floor Mats: £85
• 2026/4D – Ilondo No 6 12 New Benches: £135
• 2026/4E – Ilondo No 6 Talking Walls: £40
• 2026/4F – Ilondo No 6 16 Skipping Ropes: £42
• 2026/4G – Ilondo No 6 Orphan Girls’ Toilet (50): £1,500
Lughano Orphan Care Early Learning Centre No 9
• 2026/9 – Inside Renovation (WIP): £950
• 2026/9A – Outside Renovation (WIP): £825
• 2026/9B – Teachers Furniture (WIP): £125
• 2026/9C – 4 Floor Mats (WIP): £85
• 2026/9D – 16 Skipping Ropes (WIP): £18
• 2026/9E – Talking Walls (WIP): £40
• 2026/9F – Girls Toilet (51) Await Funds: £1,500
• 2026/18 – 12 Months Food (Await Funds): £312
Completed Projects 2026
• 2025/9 – Lufita Adult Education 6 Months: Lutterworth Rotary – Jan 2026
• 2025/9A – Lufita Adult Ed Equipment (Books/Pens): Lutterworth Rotary – Jan 2026
• 2025/9C – Lufita Classroom 1 Outside: Red Brick – Jan 2026
• 2025/9E – Lufita Classroom 2 Outside: Red Brick – Jan 2026
• 2025/9G – Lufita Classroom 3 Outside: Red Brick – Jan 2026
• 2025/13 – Chilambiro Girl’s Toilet (41): Rugby Rotary Club – Mar 2026
• 2025/14 – Chilambiro Boys Toilet (42): Rugby Rotary Club – Mar 2026
• 2025/15 – Namulundulu Medical Toilet (43): Rotherham Rotary Club – Mar 2026
• 2025/16 – Chendo Medical Outside Walls/Drains/Roof: Turner Family – Feb 2026
• 2025/16A – Chendo Medical Talking Walls & Furniture: Dronfield Rotary Club – Feb 2026
We appreciate all donations.
Please visit www.justgiving.com/BwenguProjects
Volunteer Speakers for Bwengu Projects
Our volunteer speakers are available to share insights about the work of Bwengu Projects.
To book a talk, please contact us on:
Phone: 01788 819853 | 0790 1620 750
Speakers:
• Tony & Sue Melia
• Sam & Rob Melia
Updated January 2026
