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Mission & History

The Ministry of Hope was established in April, 1999 by a young Malawian named Fletcher Matandika as a Christian response to the overwhelming number of orphans in Malawi.
 

When the ministry started in April, 1999, over 200 orphans were registered. To date, the number has grown to several thousand. As a nation, Malawi is faced with the great challenge of raising approximately 2 million orphans, most of them being AIDS orphans. We are primarily committed to making a difference in the lives of these children. However, we also work with widows, the disabled, and the destitute, by ministering to their physical and spiritual needs.

The ministry started under the Mkuza Presbyterian Church of the Nkhoma Synod in Malawi and also has partnerships with several other church denominations.

Malawi Staff

The day-to-day operations of Ministry of Hope are conducted by a staff of Malawians headquartered in the capital city, Lilongwe. There are six community-based centers near Lilongwe which are run by center directors who live in the villages they serve. The Ministry of Hope is fortunate to also have a wealth of short-term, international volunteers as well as volunteers from nearby African Bible College.

Adminstrative Staff

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Daniel Moyo - Executive  Director​

with MoH since 2002

Master's Degree,

Leadership and Change Management​

Bachelor's Degree,

Biblical Studies and Christian Education

Richard Lichapa - Programs & Activities

with MoH since 2019​​

Master's Degree, Management Studies

Bachelor's Degree, Energy Studies

Flora Kasakula - Finance & Administration

with MoH since 2019

Bachelor's Degree, Accounting

Center Development Facilitators

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Dominic Gomani - Matapila

with MoH since 2013​​

Diplomas in Development Studies and Marketing

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Felix Khonje - Khwamba

with MoH since 2005​​

Diploma in Theology

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Gladys Nkuleza - Chimwangombe

with MoH since 2013

Diploma in Community Development

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Innocent Richard Chaona -

Katondo

with MoH since 2021​​​

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

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Jimmy Kuthyola - Selengo

with MoH since 2003

Malawi School Certificate of Education

Joseph Mphatso Malumbira -

Mponera

with MoH since 2007

Bachelor's Degree, Ministry

Diploma in Theology

Program Staff

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Catherine Kapondo Thom -

Crisis Nursery and Mobile Medical Clinic Manager

with MoH since 2012

Nursing and Midwifery Technician

Board of Directors

A Malawian board of directors and a U.S. board of directors provides oversight and support. Board members come from a variety of business, educational and non-profit positions and have a strong commitment to the ministry’s Christian mission. Members of both boards serve as volunteers to assist in issues related to management, governance, fund raising and volunteer programs. The individual boards have varying meeting schedules but both meet quarterly at a minimum and together via Zoom at an annual board meeting. 

U.S. Board

Rex Hoffman - Chairman of the Board

Vice President, Wells Fargo, Asheville, NC

Member - Christ Community Church  Montreat, NC

Janet Wells - Development

Former Financial Executive with the LA Times and former Executive Director of the LA Children's Chorus

Member - San Marino Community Church  San Marino, CA

Bill Grayson - Treasurer, Finance

Retired business owner and former CPA

Member - St. Mark Presbyterian Church  Dallas, TX

Patricia Johnson - Secretary​​

Retired child health professional

Member - Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church Severna Park, MD

Carmel Courtright - Volunteers

Operations Manager

Member - Valley Presbyterian Church  Paradise Valley, AZ

Van Kornegay - Communications

Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Univ. of S.C.​

Member - Downtown Church (PCUSA)

Columbia, SC

Marilyn Manning - Board Development 

Reverend Doctor

Member - San Marino Community Church  San Marino, CA

Elizabeth Daley

RN, CCRN - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Member - Calvary Presbyterian Church  South Pasadena, CA

James M. Skidmore

CPA with James M. Skidmore, Jr CPA, PA

Member - Montreat Presbyterian Church   Montreat, NC

Mary Reagan

Registered Nurse

Member - St. Patrick's Catholic Community Scottsdale, AZ

Scott Rodehaver

Civil Engineer, Wallace Engineering Tulsa, OK

Member - First Presbyterian Church

Tulsa, OK

Glenn Taylor

Retired Chemical Engineer

Member - Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church Liberty Corner, NJ

Helen Zimba

Certified Non-Profit Leader

Member - Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church  Dallas, TX

Karen Bennett

Educator, 30+ years experience

Member - Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Severna Park, MD

Dave Frey

Retired Portfolio Manager, Global Business Head, and Investment Banker

Member - Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church Liberty Corner, NJ

Donna Kaminski
DO, MPH

Malawi Board

Justice Rizine Robert Mzikamanda

Chairperson of Board

Judge at the Supreme Court of Malawi

Mr. Goodwell Ndiwo-Banda

Vice Chairperson of Board, Member of Programs Committee​

Educator and Agriculturalist

Masters Degrees in Education and Project Management

Mrs. Grace Kamba

Director and Chairperson of Programs Committee​

Master's Degree - Public Health

Background in Nursing, Health and Nutrition, and Nursing Education

Mr. Tonda Chinangwa

Director and Member of Governance and Appointments Committee

Attorney, Head of Legal Affairs and Company Secretary at JTI Leaf Malawi

Mr. Samuel Chipanila

Director and Member of Governance and Appointments Committee

Human Resources Manager, Catholic Relief Services

Master's Degree in Human Resources Management

Background in Education and Human Resources Development

Mr. George Willow

Director and Chairperson Audit and Finance Committee​​

Head of Administration at German Development Corporation

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Background in Finance and Accounting

Mr. Jallison Chaguluka

Director and Chairperson of the Governance and Appointments Committee​​

Currently doing consultancy work on Human Resources Management

Trained as Secondary School Teacher, Majored in Human Resources Management

Henry Makowa

Director and Member of Audit and Finance Committee​​

Currently working with Nkhoma University

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Background in Finance and Accounting

Mr. Overton Toroma

Director and Member of Programs Committee​​

Session Clerk for Msambira CCAP

Trained as Secondary School Teacher

Background in Education

Rev. Simmy Bhivi

Mrs. Mwawi Lepind

Ex-Officio Members:

 

Rev. Fletcher Matandika​

Founder of MoH and Joy to the World Ministry

Worked as a Pastor in Canada for 10 years

Rev. Biswick Nkhoma

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