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Robert Thindwa Kamalongo

Introduction - Written by our field partners

Robert (27) currently works as a hawker selling fresh fish. Robert supports a large family on his small income. He has three children who attend primary school and he also supports two orphans and his elderly mother. Robert would really benefit from a loan; he would be able to increase the quantities of fish he trades in as well as buying groceries to sell. This would enable him to save small amounts of money. Ultimately this will help to secure his dependent family's future.

Field Partner: Temwa

Temwa

Temwa is an organisation that raises funds to implement community-based projects in Malawi.

The Temwa mission is to create hope for the future among the people of Malawi by providing an infrastructure to support Malawian families facing financial and humanitarian hardship, irrespective of religious orientation.

Temwa is based in an area called Usisya, on the north shore of Lake Malawi. This remote area has no electricity, no running water and is severely affected by the AIDS epidemic. Public services and other relief efforts are very limited in this area.

Temwa creates partnerships and programs to equip the local population with the skills and resources to ensure ongoing health, education, and financial stability for families and the wider community.

In terms of microfinance Temwa focuses on the most vulnerable groups: people with HIV or AIDS, people caring for those with HIV or AIDS, people caring for orphans, and female-headed households.

Uniquely Temwa loans are commission and interest free as we have secured funding for a loan officer to work in this remote rural area.

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Key information:

  • Name: Robert Thindwa
  • Trade: Goods Retail
  • Total loan required: £200
  • Repaid so far: £0

Fundraising progress:

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Repaid £200
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Only £200 left to repay

Location - Kamalongo, Malawi

The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi The name Malawi comes from the Maravi, an old name of the Nyanja people that inhabit the area.

The country is also nicknamed, "The Warm Heart of Africa". Malawi has a democratic, multi-party government. Malawi is among the world's least developed countries. The economy is heavily based in agriculture, with a largely rural population. The Malawian government depends heavily on outside aid to meet development needs, although this need (and the aid offered) has decreased since 2000. There is a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, which is a drain on the labour force and government expenditures. There is a diverse population of native peoples, Asians and Europeans, with several languages spoken and an array of religious beliefs.

Some statistics:

  • Capital: Lilongwe
  • Official Languages: English & Chichewa
  • Population: 15 million
  • Labour Force: agriculture 90%
  • Population Below Poverty Line: 53%
    • Literacy Rate: 73%
  • Infant Mortality Rate: (per 1000) – 83 deaths
  • Life Expectancy: 54 years
  • Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)

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