Chifundo (Chichewe) and Chanasa (Yao) both mean Compassion which is the basis and motivation for what we do as a charity, both here in the UK and in Malawi. This is who we are:
We reach out to women in Malawi who are experiencing financial hardship for themselves and their families.
Sustainable fashion, accessories, and household products are made and sold with women receiving fair payments and training in tailoring.
Profits are used to fund Higher and Technical Education for girls and women.
With partnerships and Women's Enterprise to bring educational and economic empowerment to girls and women in Malawi.
Through selling Chanasa products, creating new products, leading workshops, sharing skills, raising funds and by making visits.
The Concert on Friday 12 April 2019 was a great success. It was well attended and the choirs were excellent.
Fashion Revolution Week is the annual #whomademyclothes campaign in April, which happens around the date of 24th April, the anniversary of the Rana Plaza fac
On Saturday 23 March 2019 the Chanasa Trustees met in the morning followed by the six monthly Womens meeting in the afternoon. part of this was a celebratio
Esnart from Ndirande has started the one year Diploma Sewing Course at the Beehive Tailoring School.
To everyone at Chanasa,
Happy 5th Anniversary
With love from everyone at Chifundo UK.
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Kanjedza school - mothers learn to make sanitary pads.
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Cyclone Idai has brought flooding to the southern parts of Malawi. The country started receiving heavy rains from 5 to 10 March resulting in destructive fla
Chester Town Crier visits the Chifundo stall in the Town Hall.
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BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK is a network of independent shops and suppliers dedicated to promoting Fair Trade retail in the UK. BAFTS provides a structure of accountability to its members who adhere to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade as set out by the World Fair Trade Organisaton.
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