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.
A news update from Susan and Lynn in Malawi. Read about a busy day on Saturday with a meeting of the trustees of Chanasa in the morning and a women's meeting in the afternoon... Click / tap here or on the photo above to read the full news article.
A news update from Susan and Lynn in Malawi. Read all about their trip into the countryside to visit two secondary schools and a shopping trip to buy chitenje... Click / tap here or on the photo above to read the full news article.
Latest news from Susan and Lynn in Malawi: Business Training for the the ladies, small orders to make, and the arrival of the first of the new treadle sewing machines. Click / tap here or the photo above to read more...
Dr Mary Shawa is now the Homonary President and Ambassador for Chanasa. She will promote Chanasa and liaise with embassies and Ministries and try to get orders.
Susan has now been in Malawi for 10 days and has met with Elizabeth, the group leaders and the trustees of Chanasa. She has been busy getting meetings set u
Monday 1 July – Friday 5 July is the first week of Business training for the Chanasa Women. This is the first of 3 weeks of training which is being provided
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
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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