Talandira ECD was developed over the span of three years ago, community members were determined that children need a better foundation for their academic success and health growth. Due to lack of resources and strategies to meet these needs, the community effort went in vain. Sadly, these needs remain the focus of Reach Out For Life today.
Reach Out For Life became key stakeholders, reorganizing the community effort and walk with them step by step, with financial support of Dr. David Elder. In 2018 we built a standard classroom for the children to use when learning and health team to conduct under five clinics.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS TACKLING (SDG)
2. No hunger
3. Good health and wellbeing
4. Quality education
First ECD center infrastructure before Reach Out For Life was became part of the community.
With support from Dr. David Elder, we managed to build a one class building in 2018.
School feeding program is intended to alleviate short term hunger, improve nutrition and cognition of children. Hunger is an ongoing problem that affects many children in Malawi who do not have enough to eat. The economic crisis in Malawi functions in food prices. Political and devastating natural disasters have deprived millions of people of access of adequate food.
We are currently providing porridge from maize flour, as we are trying to find a better solution and partnerships with organizations.
The early childhood years are a period of great opportunity but also great vulnerability. Responsive caregiving and nurturing balanced nutrition and safe environment are important for children to live, learn, grow and develop to their full potential.
Creating a good environment for children to play and develop promotes children’s growth and development and reduces mental stress and illness.
Reach Out for Life provide education to underfive children in Machinga-Malawi.