My name is Loveness Machingauta. I am a lady aged 58 years old and a mother of two and six grandchildren. Attained my ‘O’ level through supplementing and deferred a degree in law with the University of South Africa due to lack of funds. Prior to coming to MOCT, I was with FACT Rusape, SimukaiContinue reading Introducing Loveness Macinguata →

As one of the MOCT team member became father,  Evans Mangwende, the founder of the Mangwende Orphan Care Trust,  offered an insight of his motivation and purpose to build an orphanage: “Congratulations once again, my brother. Becoming a father opens up a part of your heart that you never knew existed. It’s a beautiful andContinue reading TESTIMONIAL – EVANS MANGWENDE →

“From November 18 to 23, 2024, I had the privilege of participating in an Agroforestry Course at Mitongwe, Malawi. The training brought together 22 students from different countries, fostering knowledge sharing, cultural exchange, and international networking opportunities. Agroforestry is a multifunctional land-use system where woody perennials (trees and shrubs) are integrated with crops, pastures, andContinue reading Matthew Tinashe Shoniwa’s Journey to Malawi for Agroforestry Training – November 2024 →

The Mangwende Orphan Care Trust is working to improve the livelihood of the local people and wider environment through education and demonstration of organic farming methods. One of our projects is based on youth education on agroforestry. Below is the inspiring story of Matthew Tinashe Shoniwa, who is now working as a youth trainer onContinue reading A success story – Introducing Matthew Tinashe Shoniwa, our Agroforestry Field Supervisor →

✨We are proud to be working with such a great organisation as mukundi. Please read their newsletter on their work including their recent IT camps with our beneficeries in their original article below 👇.We would also like to congratulate them on their achievement since their inception in 2024 👏 and wishing them strength and successContinue reading Collaboration with Mukundi – Part 2 →

✨We are delighted to share with you these pictures, where children from our communities were able to participate in the second series of workshops provided by mukundi. 👇Please read more about the project and how to support future ones, below. 💫Thank you for following us on our journey in building a more sustainable, resilient community.Continue reading Collaboration with Mukundi – Part 1 →

Dear Supporters, Another year is coming to an end with with its stuggles and successes.Thank you for your continous support we were able to secure equipment for our IT course which is now in it’s second week. The second picture shows the tree nursery ready for the new season, being shadid from the scourcing sunContinue reading Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! →

Please find attached the project proposal for phase 2 of Overcoming Barriers collaborationproject betweenMangwende Orphan Care Trust and Mukundi.

The overcoming barriers project seeks to address the challenge of inadequate education and skills training among orphans and vulnerable children. It is based on trying to empower the individual by enhancing skills and competencies’ that allow them to access quality education. Our approach involves learning/education through themed camps. The themed camps are based on specific topics or themes which are aContinue reading Overcoming Barriers Project →

Dear Friends and Supporters, December 2023 marked the beginning of new hope for our community. After nine yearsof quiet yet relentless effort, our work has finally been recognized. This recognition wasmade possible by the unwavering support of our friends and partners, both near and far.We extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals and organizations basedContinue reading Letter to our friends →