Malawi

1/4 acres hectares

The organization plan that if the organization find fund 1000 USD the organization will construct a two story building that will consist of office , youth led bio plastic lab and eco friendly production center. This place is located in Area 58 behind LUANAR NRC Campus in capital city of Malawi Lilongwe. The organization has note legistered the land under government of Malawi due to land policies. Key challenges include key challenges include since there is no building on that site the organization is having suppevision of land challenge because withiout the mobility 3 financial challenge to extend the land since is small in size compared with what the organization is expecting to use for construction.

10 Hecteres hectares

Live Love Malawi is actively involved in land restoration initiatives that align with both environmental stewardship and biblical principles of caring for creation. Their current work is focused in the central region of Malawi particularly in Lilongwe Districtict where the organization engages local communities in sustainable agricultural practices. Their restoration efforts include promoting agroforestly by integrating nitrogen. Fixing trees such as Faidherbua albida in Maize field to improve soil fertility naturally. The organization also run conservation agriculture training sessions, teaching farmers minimum tillage, crop rotation and mulching techniques to reduce erosion and maintain soil structure. These practices are especially vital in areas where overcultivatiin and deforestation have degraded the land. In relation with local communities, the organization has initiated community tree planting drives, and reforesting community owned lands. This is not only restores the community's role as custodian of the environment. Faith based leaders preach sermonies that connect biblical teachings on stewardship with practical conservasion actions, helping to shift attitudes and behaviors toward long term care for the land. Looking ahead, the organization is developing plans to expand their work to Mchinji District targeting regions mostly affected by soil depletion. The organization also aim to engage youth in restoration work through church affiliated environmental clubs and tranning camps. The organization believes land restoration is not only an ecological necessity but also a spiritual calling. Through this work, the organization is restoring both the land and hope within communities that depend on it for their livelihood. Many smallholder farmers in their communities lack acces to improved seeds, organic fertilizers, and mulching materials, which hinders the adoption of restoration practices. Additionally, land tenure insecurity discourages long term investment in land restoration as many farmers do not own the land they cultivate. Climate variability such as prolonged dry spells and erratic rainfall also affects restoration efforts especially in rain fed Agriculture zones.

100 hectares hectares

Currently, University of Malawi's institution does not have any active land restoration initiatives in place. However, University of Malawi is deeply interested in starting such work, particularly within a faith-based and community-driven context. As someone working in theological education and community development, The organization sees a powerful opportunity to bridge faith, ecology, and justice by promoting land restoration practices among religious institutions and leaders. University of Malawi's interest is especially focused on rural Malawi, where the impacts of land degradation are visible and growing, soil erosion, deforestation, and declining agricultural productivity are common realities for many communities. At the same time, faith leaders and institutions hold immense influence in these spaces. The organization believes theres untapped potential to mobilize churches and religious actors to take an active role in land restoration by not only using their own land more responsibly, but also preaching and modeling ecological stewardship perhaps by identifying local churches with land that could benefit from reforestation or soil restoration, and working with them to implement sustainable practices informed by both theology and science. University of Malawi's hope is to build a model that integrates environmental restoration with faith-based education, creating both practical and spiritual impact. The organization sees the Faith4Land Masterclass networks, and mentorship needed to turn this vision into action. University of Malawi is eager to learn from others already doing this work, and to return to Malawi with ideas and partnerships that can help launch a restoration initiative grounded in faith, justice, and sustainability. While the university owns significant land, sustainability efforts are often fragmented and not fully integrated into campus operations or academic programs. Finally, there is a need for stronger faith-informed approaches to land care,connecting theological principles with practical environmental action, to inspire and motivate stakeholders to value land restoration as both a moral and ecological imperative.

1300 hactares hectares

Floresta works in the northern region of the country Malawi in a district called Nkhatabay. It specifically works in a place called Lwafwa. In fact poverty has made deforestation and soil erosion worse in Lwafwa as people resort to wanton cutting down of trees. Floresta therefore train communities to equip them with knowledge to understand the importance of conserving and planting trees, controlling soil erosion and linking relationship between God, people and nature. It facilitates tree nurseries establishment, tree planting, proper tree harvesting and economic use of trees using energy serving cook stoves. Communities are also trained and supported to engage in alternative forestry based enterprises such as bee keeping and mushroom growing as alternative income generating activities. Another way of reducing pressure on natural resources such as trees is to promote small scale businesses. Floresta facilitates establishment of Village Saving and Lending (VSL)groups in communities it works with. These are local led village banks where communities put financial resources together and lend them out to each other at a profit and they use the money for small scale businesses. Lwafwa is very close to Mzuzu city where there is rapid urbanization. Mzuzu city offers ready market for firewood and charcoal.

2 hectares hectares

Synod of Livingstonia. Kasamba Church Of Central Africa Presybeterian is planting trees and farming with necessary and recommended mechanisms. The land in in Malawi Northern Region but in different places of allocation and in different congregations. Apart from that personally i also have 2 acres land where i only planted 700 trees as part of land restoration. This is located in Chitipa district. Key challenges include key challenges include improper use of land due to lack of resources/funding and knowledge of modern information on how well the organization can restore.

2 hectares hectares

Currently, the organization is implementing several land restoration activities aimed at improving soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable land use. These include: Tree planting with both indigenous and fruit-bearing species to restore tree cover, prevent erosion, and improve microclimates. Application of organic compost to enrich the soil and reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers. Planting legumes such as groundnuts and pigeon peas to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Soil conservation practices such as mulching and contour ridging to retain moisture and prevent further land degradation. These activities are being carried out by church members, especially the youth and women's ministry, as part of their ongoing commitment to environmental care inspired by their faith. The land is gradually being transformed into a demonstration site for sustainable agriculture and a testimony to how faith communities can lead in ecological restoration. The organization believe that land restoration is not just about healing the earth, but also restoring their spiritual connection to creation. While the organization is motivated and committed, there is a gap in understanding best practices for soil regeneration, agroforestry, and long-term ecosystem management.

2.5 hectares hectares

Malawi Creation Care Network (MCCN) currently operates their flagship "Mtendere Wathu-Kusamala Chilengedwe" restoration programme in Ntchisi, Central Region, Malawi. Their 3-acre demonstration site hosts 50 grafted mango trees within a protected garden space, serving as both a practical restoration project and a spiritual formation centre. Their innovative intergenerational pilgrimage model engages 42 families in weekly creation care activities. Every Wednesday, children and parents gather for "Mother Mango" sessions, where six families rotate responsibility for tree watering using locally crafted wheelbarrows and 20-litre buckets. Children maintain pilgrimage journals documenting their discipleship journey through drawings and reflections, whilst receiving formal certificates recognising their environmental stewardship commitment. The programme treats each tree connecting spiritual formation with ecological restoration. The organization celebrate every new leaf fostering a deep understanding that environmental care represents fundamental faith practice. Current outcomes include remarkable 100% tree survival rates and measurable increases in environmental stewardship knowledge amongst participating families. Beyond their primary site, we've successfully inspired three additional communities acros central and northern Malawi to establish similar programmes. These satellite initiatives adapt their model to local contexts whilst maintaining core intergenerational and spiritual formation elements. Their expansion strategy includes establishing additional demonstration sites in each of Malawi's three regions, diversifying to indigenous tree species, and developing comprehensive training curricula for replication acros MCCN's network. We're particularly focused on integrating traditional ecological knowledge from local communities with contemporary restoration techniques. Climate variability increasingly threatens tree survival during extended dry seasons, whilst their current water management relies entirely on manual systems. Financial sustainability presents ongoing concerns, particularly for expanding protective infrastructure and acquiring quality seedlings for new sites. Community coordination acros 42 families requires a significant time investment, and maintaining consistent engagement during agricultural busy seasons proves challenging. Scaling their model faces institutional hurdles, including training qualified coordinators for new communities, developing standardised curricula that maintain programme integrity whilst allowing local adaptation, and establishing quality assurance systems acros dispersed sites. Additionally, documenting and communicating their impact effectively to potential partners and funders requires enhanced monitoring and evaluation capabilities that currently exceed their organisational capacity. Geographic isolation of rural communities limits knowledge sharing opportunities, whilst varying literacy levels among participants necessitate diverse educational approaches we're still developing.

32 Acres hectares

WASHI is a registered Non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Malawi focused on community development, resilience building, and environmental stewardship. While founded on a biblical principle (Genesis 2:15) and incorporating Creation Care, its mission explicitly serves communities regardles of religious affiliation and operates primarily fruit production, and Creation Care in Mchinji, Malawi. Their flagship initiative is the "Green Villages Campaign. This focuses on afforestation & Land Rehabilitation by establishing community tree nurseries (indigenous, exotic, fruit), planting woodlots, establishing windbreaks, and rehabilitating gullies and degraded farmland using species like vertiver gras; training farming communities on sustainable land management practices by promoting agro-forestry (including nitrogen-fixing plants), forest conservation techniques, and sustainable land-use systems to protect ecosystems and water bodies; and promoting Community Seed Banks (indigenous, exotic, fruit, herbal) for nursery establishments to support land restoration efforts and biodiversity. In relation to geography, their primary operational focus is Malawi, and activities occur at the community level in the district where the organization works. Technical Capacity & Knowledge Gaps: While promoting local innovation, effectively implementing diverse restoration techniques (gully rehab, agroforestry systems, soil conservation) acros varying terrains requires continuous skill development, especially at the community level. Climate Vulnerability: Communities the organization serve face heightened socio-economic and climatic shocks, making sustained land management efforts more challenging and increasing the urgency for effective restoration.

5 hectares hectares

The Nkhoma Synod Youth Guild is currently engaged in various land restoration efforts in Malawi, specifically within the Central Region, including areas in Lilongwe and Dowa Districts. Their main activities include tree planting, reforestation, and environmental education campaigns in partnership with local churches, schools, and community leaders. One of their key sites is near the Lilongwe River, where the organization has participated in tree-planting exercises aimed at combating deforestation and restoring degraded landscapes. As part of their faith-driven approach, the organization mobilize youth and community members through sermons, Bible study sessions, and youth gatherings that promote the spiritual importance of caring for creation. The organization also encourage sustainable land use practices by integrating agroecology and waste management into their outreach. Looking ahead, the organization plan to scale up their activities by establishing community woodlots and promoting fruit tree planting the Nkhoma Synod Youth Guild is committed to being a key faith actor in the stewardship of land, inspired by their belief that caring for the environment is a moral and spiritual responsibility. Land ownership disputes and unclear land tenure also hinder long-term planning and investment in restoration. Furthermore, climate change impacts such as prolonged dry spells and unpredictable rainfall reduce the survival rate of planted trees.

5 Hectares of Land hectares

The organization is actively exploring ways to integrate land restoration into their community outreach efforts. While the organization do not yet have a large-scale land restoration program in place, the organization has taken foundational steps through tree planting drives, environmental awarenes campaigns, and small-scale clean-up projects in urban and peri-urban areas, particularly in Lilongwe and surrounding communities. Their vision is to expand these efforts into a structured land restoration initiative focusing on degraded communal lands, school grounds, and church-owned properties. The organization is particularly interested in restoring soil fertility, preventing erosion, and increasing biodiversity through agroforestry and community-led reforestation. One of their goals is to work with local parishes, youth groups, and environmental organizations to implement sustainable land management practices and promote the use of indigenous tree species. In the near future, the organization aim to launch a pilot restoration project in the Central Region of Malawi, with possible sites including the Mitundu area, which has experienced significant deforestation. This project would serve as both a restoration effort and a learning hub for young people, helping to build their capacity in ecological stewardship aligned with their faith values. The organization is also keen to collaborate with international partners and restoration networks to gain technical knowledge, resources, and mentorship that can support the scaling of their initiatives. Climate related factors such as drought and unpredictable rainfall patterns reduce the survival rate of newly planted trees. Lastly, low community engagement and awarenes about the importance of land restoration, especially among the youth, further complicate implementation.

Their faith organization is not currently involved in any land restoration activities; however, there is a strong interest in beginning such work. As someone who recently completed a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management (Wildlife and Ecotourism) at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), The organization studieds Sustainable Land Management, a course that emphasized soil conservation, agroforestry, erosion control, and community-based restoration practices. With growing awarenes of their faiths role in caring for creation, their organization is keen to explore opportunities to support land restoration efforts, particularly in central Malawi, where land degradation is widespread. While there is growing interest, most members lack training in sustainable methods such as agroforestry, erosion control, and soil conservation. Additionally, there is low awarenes about the importance of land restoration within the broader community, which affects participation and long-term commitment. Climate-related issues, such as unpredictable rainfall and prolonged dry spells, further complicate restoration efforts.