The Orant Blog
Read the stories and learn how we are changing lives in Malawi
Volunteer Opportunities with Orant Charities
From the Mudzi Gala at the Perot Museum to lemonade stands and Christmas markets, Orant volunteers in Dallas–Fort Worth give our mission a voice. Here's how you can get involved — and what past volunteers say about the experience.
Why is Malawi Called “The Warm Heart of Africa”?
Malawi's landscapes are stunning — but it's the people visitors remember first. Here's the story behind the nickname "The Warm Heart of Africa," and why it still rings true more than fifty years later.
One Airline, One Warm Heart: The Story of Malawi's National Carrier
In 2013, Malawi lost its national airline. Less than a year later, it had a new one — built from the ashes with help from the most powerful carrier in Africa. Here's the story of Malawi Airlines, and why a flag carrier means so much for the Warm Heart of Africa.
Malawi’s Independence Day, Explained
On July 6, 1964, Malawi claimed its independence after more than seven decades of British rule. Here's the story of how the country once known as Nyasaland became the Warm Heart of Africa — and why its journey is far from over.
Malawi Is Building an Airport City — And It's Just the Beginning
Kamuzu International Airport has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. In 2019, three brand new terminal buildings were completed and handed over to the Malawian government, funded through Japan's Official Development Assistance program. The upgrade was significant: passenger handling capacity jumped from 50 people per hour to 50-, a tenfold increase. A new radar surveillance system was installed alongside the terminals, improving safety and operational efficiency for every aircraft entering Malawian airspace.
Mount Mulanje and Lake Malawi
Malawi is home to two of Africa's most extraordinary landscapes — a sacred mountain that rises nearly 10,000 feet above the plains, and a lake so vast it glimmers like a sky full of stars. Both are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here's why they matter.
Why Playing Bingo Can Change a Student’s Future in Malawi
Education is often called the great equalizer. A bridge between poverty and opportunity, between struggle and possibility. Yet in Malawi, that bridge is long, fragile, and for many students, difficult to cross. This is the reality we seek to change and why your participation in Bingo is more powerful than you might imagine. Read this blog to better understand the challenges students face, and how, together, we can help them overcome them.
How Your Support Translates into Impact
At Orant Charities Africa, every story of hope begins with you, our donors, partners, and friends who believe in the power of change. Behind every borehole drilled, every girl who goes to school, and every patient who receives medical care, there is someone like you making it possible. Your kindness drives real change in rural Malawi, turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into realities.
What is the difference between Orant Charities Africa and Orant Charities US?
What is the difference between Orant Charities Africa and Orant Charities US? Learn about them both in today’s blog!
Business Development and Microloans
Orant’s Business Development Program has provided microloans to groups of women entrepreneurs for the last 5 years. Read about their experience here!
What Does Orant Mean?
What does “Orant” mean for our mission? Learn the meaning of “orant”, where it comes from, and why we chose it as the name for our charity.
As Big as the Sky Book Review
As Big as the Sky, written by Carolyn Rose, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, is an easy-to-read picture book for children ages 4-6. We checked it out from our local library and enjoyed reading this sweet tale!
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