Play Football Malawi
Play Football Malawi creates sports and educational facility in Malawi. The goal is to help Malawian children holistically by giving them access to the following three areas:
Education
Only through education can that
own potential are released.
Every child has the right to education.
Food
Balanced nutrition is the basis
for a healthy development
the children.
Sport
Sport is one of the best life schools.
Especially by the power of football
we reach many children.
We support children so that they can influence the circumstances in their lives, their families and their village sustainably and independently in a positive way. To achieve this, we attach great importance to the close cooperation with local employees.
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Educational institution
In Malawi, it is not uncommon for 200 children of a school class to sit on the floor – without writing or learning material. Many children do not even have the opportunity to go to school at all.The Zikomo Foundation counteracts this need by building and leading educational institutions.
Aid program in the juvenile prison
The youth prison in Lilongwe is completely overcrowded. “The one-sided diet, miserable sanitation and sleeping on hard stone floors lead to serious illnesses. The Zikomo Foundation provides inmates access to education, additional food rations, sports lessons and medical Care.
Support in the orphanage
In Malawi, due to poor medical care, there are numerous orphans for whom Crisis Nursery offers a home. Here the Zikomo Foundation supports? through finances, food and toys. Through our participation Crisis Nursery has been able to take in 4,000 orphans since 1999 and care
Support in the children’s hospital
Patients at the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe lack basic care. The states are catastrophic, everything is missing. The Zikomo Foundation specifically supports the children in this hospital through food, toiletries and financial Support.
Assistance packages for the needy
Old-age poverty is a widespread problem in Malawi, which the state can not counteract due to a lack of old-age provision. The Zikomo Foundation distributes monthly aid packages that meet the basic needs of the elderly, needy people of the community Likuni.
Other Projects
Loans
The promotion of small businesses leads to an increased quality of life for individuals, families and ultimately entire villages. We support entrepreneurs in building their business through training and small loan grants.
Farm of Hope
Many of the approximately 750 million farmers in Africa have no agricultural education and can only generate minimal returns. The Zikomo Foundation runs its own farm that gives hope. In order to fight hunger, poverty and unemployment in Malawi.
Buildings
With the “Zikomo Campus”, the Zikomo Foundation wants to sustainably and sustainably strengthen development cooperation. Residential and educational institutions are in Malawi a big need. With buildings, the Zikomo Foundation enables living and working spaces for the population.
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"When I wake up in the morning, I'm happy that we at the Zikomo Foundation not only want to do the right thing, we want to do it."
Simon Holdener founder
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«I like to work for the Zikomo Foundation. The organization has a clear vision for improving the lives of children. I have the great desire to help Africa. So that the children can achieve their goals and wishes for a better world. »
James Phiri Managing Director Malawi
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"I support the work and projects of the Zikomo Foundation because I believe in holistic development aid. Breastfeeding of material needs can be necessary and correct in the short term, but the change in mentality and education is sustainable. »
Jürg Opprecht (†) entrepreneur
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"Today we often talk about the refugee crisis. Thousands of people from Africa come to us because of hardship and lack of perspective in their country. To give them back perspective and vision for their own country, it is important that there are organizations like the Zikomo Foundation. "
Marc Jost Councilor Bern
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"Since I remember, team sport has shaped my character. I have learned discipline and perseverance, but also dealing with defeats. I am impressed with the strategy and the projects of the Zikomo Foundation and like to support the project. »
Roman Josi Hockey professional NHL
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"I was born and raised in Africa myself. From my own experience, I have seen how football can help children to make something of their lives. I've learned through football that it's important to fight and work with others to achieve something. I wholeheartedly support the Zikomo Foundation's projects because it gives the poorest children a vision for their lives, that they can achieve something through work and discipline. "
Gilles Yapi pro Football
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"Promoting people means giving them a future and hope."
Simon Holdener founder
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"I know the president of the Zikomo Foundation through the sport. Simon Holdener and his people build a great project in Malawi for the poorest children in the world. Sport is a perfect tool to inspire and motivate children for education. I believe that as Swiss we have a responsibility to help in countries like Malawi. That's why I support this project with conviction. »
Mark Streit Former ice hockey player NHL
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"I support the Zikomo Foundation because this project helps me to shape an entire nation. By educating teachers and trainers, and ultimately the children, thousands of children can be sustainably helped. "
Andreas Thür architect
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«I had the privilege to host the 3rd Gala Dinner of the Zikomo Foundation. You can tell that all employees and volunteers are passionately committed to the projects in Malawi. I am convinced that the Zikomo Foundation in this poor country will give many disadvantaged children a realistic chance of a better life. "
Lukas Ninck TV-Moderator
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"I really like working at the Zikomo Foundation because of the clear vision. The kids and teens in Malawi, who have access to high-quality football training, education and nutrition, are great. The Zikomo Foundation offers high quality in its activities. »
Davie Mpima Technical Director Football, Malawi