A Long Overdue Thank You and an Important Update from Kwathu Breakfast Club

Dear Friends and Supporters,

My sincere apologies for the long silence. I wanted to take the time to write properly and share a meaningful update, as the past three months have been fully dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the nursery school and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

During this period, a significant amount of work has gone into re-registering the nursery school and supporting the re-establishment of a local Nursery School Committee. I am pleased to share that we now have 10 committed committee members, and they are due to attend their official Committee Orientation Training from 22nd–24th December. This training will focus on governance, record keeping, safeguarding, care of materials, and accountability, which are all critical for the programme’s future.

Thanks to your generosity, this year alone we have served over 100 children, providing them with daily porridge, learning materials, and a safe space to learn, play, and develop. What began as a simple breakfast initiative has grown into a structured, community-owned early learning programme. We have also recently secured funding to repaint the nursery school, including a bright, child-friendly mural.

Maintaining a clean, welcoming, and aesthetically stimulating environment is vital for young children’s development. It supports learning, pride, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging, and we are excited to refresh the space for the children and caregivers alike. Looking ahead to the new year, our priorities are focused on quality and sustainability:

1. Sending 4 caregivers to UNICEF-accredited 21-day training in Lilongwe, covering Early Childhood Development, health and safety, child safeguarding, fundraising, and sustainability.

2. Securing funds to hire a local carpenter to build children’s small chairs, and tables so learners can sit comfortably and learn with dignity. None of this would be possible without your continued kindness and belief in this project.

Thank you for walking this journey with us, for your patience, and for your unwavering support. You are helping build something lasting for the children and community of Sani Village.

With heartfelt thanks and warm wishes,

Sarah Kumvana Amani

Kwathu Breakfast Club

Sani Village, Nkhotakota, Malawi