The Joys of Going to Malawi on a Mission Team
There are so many amazing things about going to Malawi, getting to know her beautiful people, soaking in her beautiful landscape. One of our team members expressed it so well:
What stood out to me every day was the joy, the energy, and the deep sense of community I experienced in Malawi. Even with the daily challenges Malawians face, there’s this incredible presence and connection—they show up for each other, for their families, and for their communities. No one does things alone. There’s laughter, movement, music. I felt welcomed, inspired, and reminded of what it means to live fully in the moment.
Malawi gave me far more than I could ever give back. These moments are just a glimpse into that. I'm so grateful to Circle of Hope International for making this experience possible and for the work they do every day to support and uplift these communities.
Jenna Spring '24, '25 Team Member
Jenna (red shirt) with her team mates, Abby and Shannon, and our social workers visiting a family in our community.
With every glorious sunrise in Malawi,
a new day begins.
With our Malawi tea in hand, we look out over the community and wonder what our day will hold!
Taylor learning about our public health programs.
Carmen bringing out all the goofy, happy faces!
Sharon listening to Ruth read a book.
Natasha leading the conversation on Mental Health Awareness at a 3 day workshop for staff.
Jacey encouraging 3 students to design a healing garden at the hospital ward building.
Amy visiting a child who was reintegrated to her family from the orphanage and greeting her with big hugs of joy!
Randy listening to a child share his stories, language isn’t always a barrier.
Zoe growing our circle of hope as she laughs and shares with our children.
Kathryn singing with the praise team…
and visiting Pearson’s music studio.
Karen working with a new social worker.
Edmond translating for Natasha as she teaches on Mental Health.
Edmond translating for Sharon as she preaches!
Trying to learn the Malawi skills…Jacey carries bananas on her head
and Zoe pumps water.
Walking up the long hill at the end of the day, holding hands with a friend!
Randy teaching our Accounting Team the next steps in Quickbooks Online!
Carmen with her camera, taking another photo.
Natasha visiting her sponsored children.
Did I mention the tall hills? I believe this one we named Mt. Everest!
Catching our staff shining bright - on home visits.
in public health clinics.
Taylor trying to out jump the waves on a windy day at Lake Malawi.
Edmond trying to beat Taylor’s record for jumping!
One more trip up the hill………
We don’t say GOODBYE!
Just TIONANA - until we meet again.