Hope4Malawi Podcast

Hope4Malawi
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Hope4Malawi Podcast is an inspiring charity podcast hosted by Charis and Sherry spotlighting real stories of hope, education, and community impact in communities across Southern Malawi. Hear from guests, volunteers and local leaders as they share how partnering with local schools, sponsorship, training and resourcing are helping to bring sustainable development which is changing lives. Hope4Malawi Podcast will inform, uplift, and motivate you to be part of something bigger. Subscribe now to discover how small acts of kindness are creating a better, brighter future in Malawi. We try to fact check all out podcasts, but some facts stated may not be correct. If you have any queries or concerns about items mentioned in the podcast, please contact us at info@hope4malawi.org

  1. Purpose, Possibility and Projects with Guy

    JAN 6

    Purpose, Possibility and Projects with Guy

    In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, hosts Sherry and Charis are joined by Guy, a trustee of Hope4Malawi, as he reflects on his journey from supporter to trustee and his first visit to Malawi in 2024. Guy shares how he and his wife Rebecca became involved with the charity and what drew him to support Hope 4Malawi’s long-term vision. The conversation centres on I Learn About, an innovative audio-visual learning programme introduced during his visit, which helps students explore sustainability, farming, environmental care, and responsible use of resources through engaging lessons and practical challenges. Guy explains how hands-on activities — from soil testing to community litter picks — bring learning to life and empower young people to think differently about their environment and future. Guy also reflects on the transformative impact of visiting Malawi, the importance of empowering local leadership, and the role strong governance plays in ensuring lasting, community-led change. This episode offers a deeper look at how education, sustainability, and thoughtful partnership can work together to create meaningful, long-term impact. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org  🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    23 min
  2. Christmas, Community and Compassion with Charis

    12/23/2025

    Christmas, Community and Compassion with Charis

    In this reflective and eye-opening episode, hosts Sherry and Charis explore how Christmas is celebrated in the communities Hope4Malawi works with — and how different it can look from the traditions many of us are used to in the UK. Drawing on insights from Andrew, a key member of the Malawi team, Charis shares how Christmas is often marked as a serious, faith-centred occasion, focused on church, prayer, and shared meals rather than presents, decorations, or festivities. The conversation also introduces the Christmas Experience, a creative initiative designed to bring the nativity story to life for children during the season. Through drama, costumes, and interactive workshops led by Youth Development Programme (YDP) students, the team is helping children engage with the meaning of Christmas in a powerful and inclusive way. Sherry and Charis reflect on the impact this has had — not only on the children, but on the YDP students themselves, building confidence, purpose, and a renewed passion to share hope within their communities. This episode offers a thoughtful look at faith, culture, and inclusion, and highlights how simple, intentional initiatives can create lasting change for both the young people of Malawi and those who serve alongside them. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org  🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    22 min
  3. Transformation, Travel and Teaching with Sally and Rebecca

    12/09/2025

    Transformation, Travel and Teaching with Sally and Rebecca

    In this inspiring episode, Sherry and Charis sit down with Rebecca and Sally — two trustees of Hope4Malawi to reflect on their transformative first trip to rural Malawi. With backgrounds in teaching, literacy, and special needs education, they share how they prepared for months to create phonics booklets, English resources, and interactive lessons for classes. From the joy of seeing children engage with learning, to the challenge of adapting on the spot (including an unexpected Macbeth lesson!), Rebecca and Sally take us inside the classrooms where education is opening doors to opportunity. They also discuss the feeding programme, the farming and bicycle projects their husbands supported, and the enormous impact that early English literacy can have on a child’s future in a region where exams and pathways out of poverty depend on it. But alongside the practical work, this episode highlights something deeper: the warmth, gratitude, and joy of the communities they met. Rebecca and Sally reflect on the simplicity and contentment they witnessed, the song that moved them to tears on their final day, and how Malawi reshaped their understanding of what truly matters. Join us for a thoughtful, uplifting conversation about education, hope, and the beauty of shared purpose and discover how two weeks in Malawi left a lifelong imprint on their hearts. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org  🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    27 min
  4. Faith and Finding Purpose with Steve

    11/25/2025

    Faith and Finding Purpose with Steve

    In this heartfelt episode, Sherry and Charis sit down with a special guest — Charis’s dad, Steve — to reflect on his two trips to Malawi and the impact they’ve had on him and the communities he served. Steve shares memorable moments from helping launch the Skills Centre to teaching bike maintenance with YDP students, as well as his experience delivering the Ufulu programme to teenage boys. From the joy of seeing new classrooms in Mpemba to the challenges of limited resources, his stories highlight the resilience, humour, and hope found in everyday moments. Join us for an honest and uplifting conversation about service, family, and the small acts that create lasting change. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org  🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    25 min
  5. Development, Difference and Discovery with Samuel

    11/11/2025

    Development, Difference and Discovery with Samuel

    In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, hosts Sherry and Charis are joined by Samuel Goodman, son of Hope4Malawi founders Mark and Sara. Samuel shares reflections from his recent trip to Malawi — his first in six years — offering a unique glimpse into how the country, its communities, and Hope4Malawi’s projects have grown and changed. From the development of Hope Secondary School and the new Skills Centre farm to the evolving landscape of rural Malawi, Samuel brings first-hand insight into both the progress and the challenges he witnessed. He speaks openly about faith, community, and the deep sense of peace he found while reconnecting with the people and places that shaped his childhood. With stories of prayer, farming, and friendship — and honest reflections on what true development really means — this episode beautifully captures how hope continues to flourish in Malawi. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org 🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    24 min
  6. Trustees and Transformation with Pauline and Gerry

    10/28/2025

    Trustees and Transformation with Pauline and Gerry

    In this inspiring and nostalgic episode, hosts Sherry and Charis are joined by Pauline and Gerry — two of Hope for Malawi’s very first trustees and long-time friends of founders Mark and Sarah. Together, they look back on the charity’s incredible journey from its humble beginnings to the thriving projects it supports today. Pauline and Gerry share heartfelt memories of early fundraising efforts — from a small night that surpassed expectations, to a London-to-Paris cycle ride that funded a school kitchen. They reflect on how the charity grew step by step, the birth of the sponsorship programme, and the profound impact education has had on children and families in Malawi. With warmth, humour, and wisdom, they discuss the challenges, blessings, and sense of purpose that have come from being part of Hope4Malawi since day one — and how seeing lives transformed through education continues to inspire them. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org 🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    21 min
  7. Courage, Culture and Connection with Charis

    10/14/2025

    Courage, Culture and Connection with Charis

    In this insightful episode, Sherry and Charis take a break from guest interviews for an open and inspiring conversation about Charis’s own journey with Hope for Malawi. From her first three-week volunteer trip in 2022 to spending three transformative months in Malawi in 2024, Charis shares how her passion for the country and its people grew into her current role as Project Coordinator and UK Supporter Relations lead. She reflects on the creation and growth of the Ufulu Programme—a 12-session course designed to help primary school students understand emotions, health, and self-worth through interactive teaching and biblical values. Together, Sherry and Charis discuss the challenges of addressing sensitive topics across cultures, the importance of building genuine relationships with communities, and the remarkable changes seen in children’s confidence, behaviour, and outlook. Full of heart, hope, and humanity, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create meaningful, lasting impact through education and compassion. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org 🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference Support the show

    21 min
  8. The Youth Development Programme with Sara

    09/30/2025

    The Youth Development Programme with Sara

    In this inspiring episode, Sherry and Charis welcome fellow trustee Sara to share the story of Hope for Malawi’s new Youth Development Programme—a year-long initiative helping recent school leavers in rural Malawi bridge the gap between secondary school and their next big step. Sara describes how the programme nurtures faith, character, and practical skills, from tailoring and computing to sustainable farming, bike maintenance, and healthy living. You’ll hear uplifting moments like Raphael’s journey from struggling student to confident builder, and learn how the Hope Skills Centre, opened in 2023, has already graduated its first 20 students. Together they explore how this holistic approach is transforming young lives and strengthening the local community, and share simple ways you can support the next cohort—from sponsoring a student to helping fund sewing machines for the tailoring course. 🌍 Learn more at hope4malawi.org 🎧 Stay tuned for more stories of generosity, purpose, and people making a difference. Support the show

    21 min
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Hope4Malawi Podcast is an inspiring charity podcast hosted by Charis and Sherry spotlighting real stories of hope, education, and community impact in communities across Southern Malawi. Hear from guests, volunteers and local leaders as they share how partnering with local schools, sponsorship, training and resourcing are helping to bring sustainable development which is changing lives. Hope4Malawi Podcast will inform, uplift, and motivate you to be part of something bigger. Subscribe now to discover how small acts of kindness are creating a better, brighter future in Malawi. We try to fact check all out podcasts, but some facts stated may not be correct. If you have any queries or concerns about items mentioned in the podcast, please contact us at info@hope4malawi.org

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  • Creator
    Hope4Malawi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hope4Malawi Podcast
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