Malawi: The Children of NAOC
Noah's Ark Orphan Care (NAOC) is a Community Based Organization in Malawi, Africa. We provide everything but a place to sleep for over 80 orphaned children in two locations, and about to expand to a third area.
Our first location is in Chirimba Township, outside of Blantyre, and our second in Metaketa, Zomba District. As HIV/Aids has devastated the beautiful country of Malawi, "The Warm Heart of Africa", more and more children are left alone to fend for themselves.
As you are learning more about NAOC, I thought it was time to introduce you to the children by name. Two of our little guys are now available for international adoption...see below.
I'll begin with bios and photos of the primary school students, several of whom live with Pastor Nancy Sisco, founder and director of the program.
Contents at a Glance
NAOC Student: Adson
Thirteen Years Old
Both of their parents had already died and the boys were living with an uncle in great need. Adson is very grateful to now be living with Pastor Nancy.
He recently wrote the Standard Eight Examination which, if passed, will allow him to go on to secondary school (high school).
In the last few months, he wasn't doing well scholastically, even though he is a bright boy. So, Nancy invited him to stay with her and the other children. By living where electricity is available, he happily does his studies later into the evening hours. He is also very helpful around the house.
Adson
NAOC Student: Aggie
Age 11
Aggie has been with us since April of 2004. She and her brother, Oscar live with their single mother, as their father deserted them.Their half-brother, Lamech lives with Pastor Nancy, as his father died.
Their mother is totally unable to provide them with food, so all three siblings eat at NAOC.
Aggie is completing the sixth grade in November. Her NAOC teacher believes that with extra help and effort on her part, she may be able to jump ahead and take the Standard Eight Examination next year.
Aggie
NAOC Students: Alice and Tina
Twins: Age 14
Their father died, and the mother lives in a village in Zomba District. They visit her during school holidays.
Alice and Tina live here in Chirimba with an older brother and his family.
The girls just wrote their Standard Eight Examination which, if passed, will allow them to proceed on to secondary school (high school).
Unfortunately, they are not very good students yet, and may have to repeat the eighth grade, but they are very kind and eager to please.
Alice and Tina
NAOC Secondary Student: Anderson
Approximately 15 years old
Anderson just wrote his examination for his Junior Certificate. If he passes this, he'll be able to proceed on into Form 3, which we know as the 11th grade.
Will post his photo as soon as I have it! :-)
NAOC Students: Emanuel and Kulinji
Ages: Approximately Seven and Nine Years
Emanuel and Kulinji are cousins. They live together at Emanuel's house with his father, who is very ill.Emanuel's mother and baby brother died about two years ago. He has an older sister living some distance away with another relative.
Emanuel has been with us for about one year. As you can see, he is a much happier little boy now. He seems very bright and is learning well.
Kulinji has been with us for four years. He had a behavior problem for a while, but is doing fine now. He tries very hard in his school work.
Emanuel and his cousin, Kulinji are both available for adoption. The ailing father/uncle has spoken to Pastor Nancy about the matter already.
Emanuel and Kulinji
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NAOC Students: Gertrude, Fanny, Martha, and Promise
Gertrude, Fanny, Martha, and Promise
For a long time their attendance here and at government school was very poor, however they have greatly improved this term.
In school uniforms provided by NAOC, the girls' ages range (left to right) are approximately 12 down to seven years.
Sisters: Gertrude, Fanny, Martha, and Promise
NAOC Student: Fanny
Age Approximately 16
Fanny is not an orphan, but was a vulnerable child when she joined us back at the beginning of Noah's Ark Orphan Care. Her father had deserted the family. Her mother eventually married an Islamic man, and Fanny is involved in that religion.
She seems to have a stable home environment, and is just finishing her third year of high school.
Fanny
Party Time at NAOC !
Details From Pastor Nancy About This Special Blessing
10/11/2008 Our Indian friends called me to come to town and pick up some food items. The food gift was donated to celebrate a wedding in India, and the NAOC party will be on the very same day.
I brought home large amounts of: cabbage, tomatoes, beans, rice, sugar, cooking oil, salt, Kamba (corn curls), and cookies!
We told all the children to make sure to come back, and not miss out on the food and fun.
10/13/2008 We had a very wonderful time yesterday celebrating the wedding. First, we had much food...more than we could eat! Then, the children had great fun with 150 water balloons donated by a friend from the States. Many of the children had never seen any such thing.
They laughed, screamed and ran around throwing them at each other until the balloons were all gone and the kids were totally drenched!
Kamba (corn curls) on Their Fingers!
Malawi News
Relevant and Newsworthy Reports
- LWF News - FEATURE: Malawian Youth Disseminate Messages about HIV/AIDS through Drama
- Malawi's national programs and many churches are working together to raise general public's awareness, AND to educate, assist, and love those afflicted by HIV/Aids.
- Stories on Malawi: Malawi to Begin Exporting Beans to Cuba for First Time
- Instead of being on the receiving end of aid, this time Malawi is being an example to those in worse shape. The country is participating in a deal to export over 15,000 metric tons of red beans to Cuba, a senior official said here Friday.
- Malawi: Trying to Alleviate the Burden on the Old
- Hooray! The Malawian government is introducing social cash grants to ten percent of the poorest households run by the elderly, who are raising their orphaned grandchildren.
This should begin to help ease the great weight of poverty and responsibility from their shoulders. - Malawi: Will The Financial Storm Hit Us?
- Malawi's national budget is more than 40% donor based, and there is some concern that the credit crunch will affect them adversely. But there IS hope...read more about it!
- MALAWI: ARVs, good nutrition perform wonders
- Better access to ARV drugs and better nutrition reportedly help decrease Aids by 75% in Malawi. Please read for further information about this encouraging news!
NAOC Secondary Student : Zione, and Baby Fatima
NAOC Students: Ivan, Maria, and Evelyn
Ivan, Maria, and Evelyn
The children, who's ages are approximately from eight to ten, live here in Chirimba. They were very recently brought to us by one of the church deacons, as they live nearby. He saw that they were very needy, and brought them along with their mother. The father had died, and their mom works odd jobs to support them.Pastor Nancy approved their attending NAOC and took this photos before she acquired clothes for them. They come regularly to eat everyday, before and after school.
Evelyn is the little one who, on her way to NAOC, was unfortunately hit by a minibus and suffered a broken leg and concussion. She was unconscious in hospital for many days.
However, after much prayer, she thankfully has recovered and is out of her cast. She temporarily is being carried about by her mom. The same deacon, who helped the family, is a very good carpenter, and is making Evelyn a pair of crutches.
Ivan, Maria, and Evelyn
NAOC Student: Linda
Age 8
Linda's story is most unusual! She came to us after her 12 year old sister walked about 100 miles searching for food for her family. Chisomo eventually went back home to care for her very ill mother. Pastor Chisale asked the widow to allow little Linda to come stay at NAOC. She knew Linda would have a much better chance for a healthy life and schooling too. Linda fits right in, and is doing very well in school. She continually surprises Pastor, and others, with her growing command of the English language! 
Linda
Linda visits her family, though they live very far away.
NAOC Student: Mercy
Age: approximately 11
Mercy
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NAOC Student: Oscar
Age Twelve
Oscar just took the Standard Eight Examination to hopefully qualify him to leave primary school. He hasn't done well scholastically, but is VERY good with technical things. He especially likes making electrical repairs and building small radios, using old batteries he finds.
Oscar
NAOC Student: Nita
Age Twelve
Nita is from Pastor Chisale's village of Metaketa. He brought her to live with Pastor Nancy about one year ago.
She is a quiet young girl, and a fairly good student who gives her schoolwork her best efforts.
Nita
Donor Info Here:
NAOC is sponsored by, but separate from, Christian Church International headquartered in Flint,MI, USA.
All gifts and donations are tax deductible under CCI's 501-c3.
Please make checks out to:
Noah's Ark Orphan Care
c/o CCI
P.O. Box 13408
Flint, MI USA
Thank you for your help in supporting these children!
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Steff wrote
What a blessing to see these children fed, educated and given hope not only that they have a future scholastically but that they are learning about the wonderful love of God!
Posted November 21, 2008
Squidster wrote...
My admiration and Angel Blessings for this inspiring work!
Posted October 26, 2008
solarstories wrote...
Great lens - I love the photos and thank you so much for what you are doing. 5 stars and favorited.
Posted October 22, 2008
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Angel Blessings to you for helping these children. Every bit of support helps and is so appreciated, as their smiles demonstrate. Welcome to the Help Africa Group.
Posted October 15, 2008
Evelyn_Saenz wrote...
Thank you for being there for the children. They all look so happy but we all know it must be difficult to live without parents. You are so kind to be there for them.
Posted October 11, 2008
Berley wrote
I think its a great lens. Its a blessing to be introduce to the students of Noah's Ark Orphan Care. Its touches my heart as I look and read about each student. To hear where they came from and where they are today. The smiles on there face melts my heart. My prayer to you and Noah's Ark Orphan Care for all you do. God Bless.
Posted October 11, 2008
