Here she is removing weeds from her plot. Mayamiko joined the project through Niffa who was compiling names for the 2025/26 beneficiaries. (We posted abut Niffa last week!)

“I approached Niffa who is our nutrition promoter to register my name so that I should also benefit from the project”, Mayamiko said.

Niffa is a local Nutrition Promoter and Chairperson for Kenji Fruit Tree Club. She is already using her knowledge to train other mothers on nutrition and growing nutrient-rich crops.

She said, “This is not just food. It’s protection for Jessy, and hope for her future.” Huge well done to Niffa.

I am writing to let you know that Nikki Khoram will become the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ripple Africa from June 2026. Nikki has been with Ripple Africa since 2015 after initially volunteering with the charity in Malawi. She is passionate about the charity and its values and has developed experience and confidence in many areas of the organisation.

Liz and I started Ripple Africa in 2003 working freely for the charity but the time has come to reduce our day-to-day involvement so that we can pursue other interests. Liz’s role has been largely taken over by Hassan, our Finance Manager and Claire, Head of Accounts and Donor Relations, and I plan to take more time off now that Nikki will be the COO. However, I will still remain very involved as the Chief Executive Officer for many years to come.

Our aim is to continue with our charity ethos and values which are what have made Ripple Africa such an amazing organisation.

With sincere thanks for your continued support.

Geoff Furber MBE
CEO and Co-Founder

Almost two weeks in, the family have fully immersed themselves into rural Malawi life, and have attended pre-school sessions, spent time getting their hands dirty with fruit tree clubs, and helped a householder make a fuel-efficient cookstove.

Jack has been repairing computers at Kapanda Community Day Secondary School, Rachel has been meeting project beneficiaries to see how the projects are impacting their lives, and the Reuben and Alice have been making friends with the local children at every project they visit.

Trips to Ripple Africa are not holidays, they are designed to provide even the youngest of visitors with memories that will last a lifetime and that will help shape how they view the world around them.

In her hands are bundles of improved orange-fleshed sweet potato vines as Meckson is one of our beneficiaries of our Sweet Potato Project this year. She smiled as she looked toward her 10 bundles and said “My grandchildren will taste something sweet and strong.”

Now, one bundle lasts an entire week on her cookstove so she is saving 16 hours every week. Eloofa has used this extra time to grow her Usipa fish business, earning an additional 80,000MWK a month (approx. £35/$45).

They said, “We had a great day seeing London through a different lens. We definitely appreciated the chance to slow down and take in the sites amongst the tourists, and would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraising challenge.”

We’re excited to see the high-quality vegetables that will grow from this effort!

A library does more than house stories; it nurtures a love of reading, sparks curiosity, and encourages openness to new ideas. We’re excited to have Agnes helping us continue that journey!

Loveness first met Bella as a newborn. Due to her severe cleft palate, Bella struggled to feed and became malnourished. We were able to provide a special milk pump and bottle for her mother, helping Bella gain the strength she needed.

Now, at 6 months old, Bella was has been able to undergo this life-changing surgery.