Founded in 2012 by Old Swan resident Alice Davidson, N4BW (Network for a Better World) works in partnership with the community of Sitima in Malawi, known as the “Warm Heart of Africa.”

 

Volunteers from Liverpool and beyond travel to Sitima to support local projects and walk alongside people facing poverty and limited resources.

 

Education has always been a priority for N4BW. Recent volunteers have delivered training for maths and English teachers and helped pupils prepare for exams. But with classes of up to 150 children and many without desks, learning is a challenge. Thanks to N4BW supporters, 12 new classrooms have been built and 10 were refurbished, complete with desks.

 

The charity also responds to Pope Francis’ call to “listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.” With climate change leading to poor harvests, N4BW funds school kitchen gardens and provides seeds and training in climate-resilient farming. Pupils grow pumpkins, sweet potatoes and salad, which are then shared for a nutritious lunch at school.

 

Volunteers at home and abroad are vital to N4BW’s mission, and the charity is currently seeking a new Treasurer to help manage its funds.

 

To find out more or get involved, visit www.n4bw.org.uk or email enquiries@n4bw.org.uk