Programs

Chipatso offers community-based programs that connect guests, volunteers, and partners with life in Cape Maclear while supporting long-term local impact.

Education Support

Helping children access learning through tutoring support, school resources and safe learning spaces.

Family & Nutrition Support

Supporting vulnerable families, especially single-mother households, through community-led assistance and partnerships.

Sustainability & Recycling

Hands-on recycling, clean-ups, and environmental projects that help keep Cape Maclear clean and sustainable.

Cultural Exchange

Experience local life through cooking, crafts, and everyday cultural activities with the community.

Volunteer Program

Structured opportunities for long and short-term volunteers to support education, hospitality and community projects. We especially welcome people who have different skills due to the isolation of the community. Come share what you know!

University Partnerships

Custom programs for student groups and researchers focused on education, sustainability and community development.

Contact us for more information

Chipatso’s impact on the community:

  • Nutrition program feeds 50 full time atudents and 58 part time (boarding) students 2 meals 7 days a week

  • 85 students supported (52 currently enrolled)

  • Families supported 40 plus 20 construction

  • Projects completed since 2023: Chipatso Lodges, Knighting Nutrition Center, Nelson Recycling Center, Chipatso Supermarket & Hilden Bakery

  • Community projects: Restoration and construction of 11 bathrooms, 2 urinal structures and 2 hand washing stations at Cape Maclear Primary School (included installing a water system and water tanks). Over 500 pairs of shoes given away and 2 uniform fundraisers at Cape Maclear Primary School. July 25, 2026 marked the first Chipatso Community Cleanup event and in August Chipatso, along with Changing Stars Malawi, put a new roof on the Primary School. Chipatso has made donations of electronics and computers to the primary school and has helped with recycling initiatives.

Contact us if you have any questions about our programs or fundraisers.