Updated august 1, 2025
July 2025 Prayer Requests:
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6
Two sets of twins, Laufu & Lukaa and Twaina & Swaifa graduated from Kondanani CBCC and are on their way to primary school in September.
Thank you Lord . . .
We give thanks to God for the unwavering support of all SAFE prayer partners and friends. Their
faithfulness and generosity make this ministry possible. God works through you to fulfill His
purposes.
For a major milestone for the Why Wait? initiative on the radio! All recorded sessions in partnership with CHANCO Community Radio were successfully aired. These broadcasts brought the voices and experiences of teachers and students from participating schools to a much wider audience, reinforcing the program’s mission to promote positive values among young people. The successful airing of these programs helped solidify the relevance and reach of our work, serving as a powerful extension of the classroom into the community.
For 2,618 children (1,364 girls and 1,254 boys) who were able to benefit from Early Childhood Development (ECD) services across all our CBCCs (preschools). What a beautiful testimony of God’s provision and care this school year!
For God’s unfailing love and care over the preschool children’s dedicated caregivers, cooks, storytellers, and gogos. His blessings shine through each heart and hand serving in Kachindamoto and all our SAFE communities.
For the SAFE Mughogho Parenting Group who has identified orphans who could benefit from their "Giving Back to the Community" initiative. As part of this effort, the group plans to sew children’s clothes and donate them to orphans at their CBCC (preschool).
For all the wonderful reports of village Gogo Groups meeting regularly for prayer and Bible study, to be encouraged and to be equipped to help others in their communities.
For the group of students in STEPS program at SAFE Haven who were able to receive English grammar lessons. Final examinations were administered to nine students. Results indicate that all students. have passed at an above-average level.
For Sydney Kapindu’s healed broken leg and his return to work as SAFE’s driver and mechanic!
Successful maintenance work at Makungula CBCC, along with plans to begin repairs at Kawiya Chiyambe CBCC, and the restoration of playground equipment at both Makungula and Tadziwana is a blessing for the children. These improvements significantly contribute to their safe and joyful development.
For the reopening of SAFE Haven. The center had to close for extensive maintenance work. The work has been completed, and the kids have happily returned to the place they love.
For the inspiring story of Gannet Chidule, a former inmate of Mikuyu 1 prison, who has embraced his calling and now leads a successful ministry in his hometown of Thyolo District. His transformation and courageous efforts to spread the Gospel showcase grace, restoration, and the power of new beginnings.
Ongoing praise for the faithful SAFE/Gogo groups, churches, and supporters who pray for the SAFE ministries in Malawi and give to support SAFE's mission to change lives in vulnerable communities as they share God's love and truth in words and action.
Praying for. . .
Pray for the review and update of the Why Wait? Truth for Youth Curriculum starting this month. Pray as we seek God’s wisdom and guidance throughout the process, so every decision reflects His truth and purpose for the teachers and students it serves.
Ask God to further strengthen and expand the Why Wait? program through what can be learned from the wonderful discovery of 11 schools, which were not known before, successfully implementing Why Wait? Life Skills in the Mulanje District of Malawi for many years! It is a great story of God's work!
Pray for the Why Wait? teachers to recognize genuine motivation not in monetary rewards, but in the visible transformation and academic growth of their students. May their dedication to this Life Skills curriculum be inspired by the impact they are making on young lives.
Pray that the Holy Spirit empowers the Evangelism and Discipleship team in Kachindamoto to proclaim God’s love and truth with clarity and boldness. May they be divinely guided in making new disciples and in equipping others to continue the work of the ministry with wisdom and grace. Also, pray for the chiefs who received evangelism and discipleship training. Pray that God would continue to stir their hearts with a passion to gather and intercede for the spiritual well-being of their communities.
Pray for the gogos in Kachindamoto, asking God to graciously provide for their daily needs. May He sustain them with renewed strength, vibrant health, and unwavering hope as they continue in their own time of distress to bless their families and communities.
Pray for our new SAFE Haven Officer, Camilla Simango. May God grant her wisdom and joy in her new role as she now guides the programs at SAFE’s Youth Center in Zomba.
Pray for God to provide the next team of volunteers at SAFE Haven who love Jesus Christ and are passionate about children’s ministry.
Pray for the young Muslim students in Bible Mailbox Club. Ask God to protect, guide, and transform their hearts and families through His love and truth.
Pray for Lyngtone O. Banda, the new caregiver at Lisungu CBCC (preschool) in the northern region, following the passing of Peterson Mwase in June. We lift him in prayer, asking the Lord to guide and strengthen him as he serves and supports his community through this important role.
Pray for the successful construction of pit latrines at Simioni, Kondanani, and Kawiya Chiyambi CBCCs. Also, pray for the successful completion of school repairs at Thowolo 1 & 2 and Lisungu CBCCs. May God guide the process, provide the necessary resources, and ensure the safety of the children.
Pray for salvation among inmates in all five prisons, particularly at Mpsyupsyu and Chilwa Reformatory Centre, as the ministry to them continues.
Continued Prayers . . .
Pray for the gogos in Kachindamoto and our northern village communities, whose harvests were poor. Pray that their needs for food will be met as we seek the Lord and His best plan to provide for them.
Keep our beloved nation of Malawi in prayer for the 2025 Tripartite Elections on September 16, 2025. Ask God to grant wisdom, peace, and divine guidance throughout the process, and that decisions be directed by His will for the country’s future.
Pray for the SAFE staff and their families in Malawi…
Benjamin Khoswe, Executive Director and Director of Finance
Mary Phiri, Community Development Director
Precious Ntibula, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Catherine Cheonga, Why Wait? National Coordinator
Atukuzwe Nghlovu, Why Wait? Officer
Lameck Kananji, Evangelism & Discipleship Officer
Aaron Gondwe, Education, Evangelism & Discipleship Manager
Brenda Lisimba, Community Development Officer (Southern Village Communities)
Michael Mvundula Khumalo, Community Development Officer (Kachindamoto)
Timaleni Biswick, Finance and Administration Manager (acting)
Sydney Kapindu, Driver/ Mechanic Logistics Officer
Gloria Gama, Community Development Officer (Northern Village Communities)
Symon Harawa, SAFE Haven Officer
Prayer isn't the only thing we can do, but prayer is the most important thing we can do!