As the holiday season approaches, the team in Scotland and Malawi join to bring you our 2025 news.
This year, challenges have been faced by the communities Nansato Nursery Trust serves. At the start of the year, a cyclone caused damage to local homes and infrastructure, making it difficult for some to travel to the nurseries. This added to the pressures many still feel following the currency devaluation.
Samson Nursery School teacher Mr Alimoyo said: “The cyclone left lots of people homeless, with a lack of food and other basic needs.”
Keeping the nursery doors open seems more important than ever. Providing a place where children can learn through play and enjoy a bowl of nutritious porridge is the goal which continues to drive us.
This is only possible thanks to the continued dedication from our supporters. Thank you so much for the support you so generously provide.
This year, there has been a large intake to all four nurseries which shows the value the local communities continue to place in accessing pre-school education. The children have been learning their colours while playing with the parachute, enjoying creative counting games and beginning to recognise the alphabet letters.
We were able to fund a new stove for Nansato Nursery after the current one (which has lasted many years!) was no longer fit for purpose. We would like to say a big thank you for your help with this as it was possible thanks to your donations.
The Trust funded a party for the 2025 graduates and their parents/guardians, who take turns at making the porridge every nursery day.
It’s always a special moment in the charity’s calendar, and the teachers have received many anecdotes from local teachers about how well the nursery year prepares them for standard one at school.
Mr Alimoyo said: “Our graduation ceremony was a joyful and memorable event. The children proudly showcased what they had learned through songs, dances and confidently answering questions from the curriculum.
“Parents also shared their appreciation, saying they were happy to see their children becoming more confident and ready for primary school. The pupils themselves were excited and said they will miss their teachers.”