I've joined this fundraising to do something interesting and beneficial for those in more need than me. I am really excited to help and learn about the culture of Malawi and all the skills that we are going to learn when we physically build the community centre/clinic in Malawi.

A team from FCAT will be building a multipurpose centre, where children with disabilities can come along to receive a nutritious meal, basic education and therapy.

Children with disabilities in the poor areas of rural Malawi have little access to healthcare, diagnosis or therapy to support their needs. Having a child with a disability means families can be stigmatised and may find it difficult to find work or support within their community. In addition to this, caring for a child with disabilities often means that one parent is unable to work or farm their land, resulting in increased financial difficulties for the family.

The Heart of Mercy team visit families in their homes, spreading love and acceptance and reducing stigma for these children. They help support families with some basic therapy programmes for their children and are helping to develop income generating projects to help financially support the families.