Blogs

12 July 2019

Sponsors are speaking

A few years ago, we were introduced to the work of the For a Change fieldworkers in our store (Jeans Style in Goes), and we spoke about the work in Malawi. The fact that the Foundation is so closely involved with the local people inspired us, and soon after this conversation, there was a little donation money box at the cash desk. It did not sto...

1 July 2019

Justice under microscope

It was Saturday morning, the weather was just nice to sit outside and enjoy the cool air which was just moving around without disturbance. But my plan was to go to the bank to update my account. The bank asked every client to do so, otherwise they will block the account. I went to the bank and it was much more fast than what I was expecting. Dri...

21 June 2019

Connection

After arriving in Malawi some weeks ago, we are used again to the African life. Go to bed early, get up early. We left wearing T-shirts, now we need sweaters. While there are tropical temperatures in the Netherlands, in Malawi, it is cold, especially in the mornings and evenings. But when the sun gets up, it gets pleasant outside soon.

7 June 2019

Working at the nursery school

Today, you can read more about the experiences of Cynthia at the nursery school. We are curious to hear how she experienced the first few months at the nursery school. After the finishing of the school day, we asked her some questions

27 May 2019

A volunteer speaks

I am honored to write something about my role as volunteer for the For a Change Foundation. My name is Lieneke Blokland, 40 years of age, and married. In daily life, I have a caring position and am a nurse in training in the care for elderly people.

10 May 2019

It is never finished, but we are passing by...

This summer, it is 5 years ago that Annemarie Kot asked me if I wanted to be involved in setting up a foundation, while we were barbecuing in a backyard in the village of Oostdijk, the Netherlands. They were in need of an analytic and critical view and there were no questions that could not be asked. She found out the consequences of this statem...

2 May 2019

Looking into 2019

We are very happy and greatful when we look back at the start of this year. We can see how the Lord has blessed us and what the impact of our work has been. We started a nursery school, to prepare young children for primary education.

23 March 2019

Wonderful and difficult moments

A lot has happenend in Malawi recently, more specific in Kwanjana! Good things, but also a lot of suffering. Good things: the start of the nursery school, with 20 children. Great to see how enthousiastic the children (and their parents!) are.