The Dalitso Project

The Dalitso Project Working hand in hand to beat poverty through orphan care, education, food programs, vocational training, health care and house building in Malawi.

The Dalitso Project is a registered Scottish charity SC046514 The Dalitso Project is a Christian based charity working in partnership with Aquaid Lifeline to provide orphan care, education, vocational training, food programs and house building for the poorest of the poor in Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. Dalitso means ‘blessing’ in Chichewa, the language of Malawi. As a charity we aim to bless the people of Malawi but have found that they bless us in return. The groups involvement in Malawi began in 2007 when a group of 7 young people visited Namisu orphan school and village in the south of Malawi and got to see the tough conditions children were living in. With this they decided to fund the building and running of 2 daycare centres and 2 residences for the most at risk young people. These are based in the Thyolo and Kambilonjo regions. Each of these centres are up and running and care for 300 plus children, providing nursery care, additional education (primary schools are only open in the mornings), food and training/further education for the older young people. Since then 2 further trips of 15 have visited the projects, 2 gap students and now a yearly trip ensures that developments of these projects continue. In Kambilonjo which is a very hard to reach, mountainous region of Malawi on the Mozambique border, a health clinic has been built in partnership with the local government. This will mean that the children in our centres and the local community have access to medical care on their doorstep instead of having to take the 1 hour journey on the back of a truck down a very bumpy and often dangerous road like before. To raise money to fund these main projects we run regular fundraisers and a Sponsor Child program. More information of upcoming events and how to get involved in the Sponsor program is available regularly on the main page.

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal UpdateThank you to everyone who supported us at the Arbroath Winter Craft Fair on Saturday — ...
24/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal Update

Thank you to everyone who supported us at the Arbroath Winter Craft Fair on Saturday — we raised £595.60, with every penny going straight to our Christmas Clothes Appeal.

That total alone funds a lot of outfits, and it’s made a big difference to where we are now.

We’re currently at 192 of 440 outfits funded — 43% of our target — with over 4 weeks still to go until Christmas. 💚

If you’d like to take part, you can give towards:

👚🧥👞 Full outfit – £25

👕 Top – £5

👖 Trousers / Shorts – £5

👗 Dress – £10

🧥 Jacket – £10

👞 Shoes – £5

📩 Message us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or email info@dalitso.org

23/11/2025

This is year 4 of our Christmas food fundraiser- ever wondered why people keep ordering year after year? Here is Shelley Kenny explaining why she chooses to order from us!

Take a wee look at the soups and puddings and why not order one for yourself and your family this Christmas!

In tribute to John Searle- an example of a life well- lived and a race well- run. Whilst we mourn the loss of our friend...
20/11/2025

In tribute to John Searle- an example of a life well- lived and a race well- run.

Whilst we mourn the loss of our friend and inspiration we rejoice in all the good that John's determination, ambition, passion and faith achieved through his founding of Aquaid Lifeline and the many other areas of service in the UK as well as in Malawi.

The truth is - there would be no Dalitso Project without John Searle. In 2007, he invited trustees Sheila and Fraser Dunphy to take a group of 7 young people to Malawi to see the work of his charity Aquaid Lifeline there. He spent time with each of the young people, telling them stories, inspiring them with examples of God's provision in the most unlikely of circumstances. He encouraged us to imagine what is possible with a long obedience in the same direction. And then he gave us an opportunity- it was John who suggested we buy land at Thyolo and build a daycare. John who invited us to Kambilonjo to meet and fall in love with the community there and to partner with them in ways beyond our limited imagination.

John Searle, congratulations to a good and faithful servant. We will miss you, your leadership, your wisdom and your inspiration. As we look to your example may we too run the race marked out for us with perseverance.

To Stella, your beloved wife, your children and grandchildren, we pray that you will be comforted in your loss- until you meet again.

Speaking at St Mary's, Motherwell guild last night about the work of The Dalitso Project in Malawi. We love speaking abo...
18/11/2025

Speaking at St Mary's, Motherwell guild last night about the work of The Dalitso Project in Malawi. We love speaking about what we do! Get in touch if you have a group you'd like a speaker for!

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal UpdateWe’ve now funded 147 of 440 outfits — which means our first tracker page is complete.Th...
16/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal Update

We’ve now funded 147 of 440 outfits — which means our first tracker page is complete.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. It’s great to see the progress building each day as more figures are coloured in. 💚

If you’d like to take part, you can donate towards a full outfit or individual items.

📩 Message us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or email info@dalitso.org

16/11/2025

Ever wondered what it would be like to go for a run in Malawi? Its a humbling experience. Whilst you're working hard in the heat and on the hills, tiny kids in bare feet or flip flops run alongside you chatting all the way!!! Its also sooooo fun though and so sociable- coming home to cold, wet runs by yourself is always a jarring feeling!

🎄 Christmas Food Fundraiser – ReminderA quick reminder that our Christmas Food Fundraiser is now underway - Arbroath and...
15/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Food Fundraiser – Reminder

A quick reminder that our Christmas Food Fundraiser is now underway - Arbroath and Glasgow.

Every purchase helps support our Christmas Clothes Appeal, meaning the money raised will go directly towards clothing the children at our centres in Malawi this Christmas.

It’s a simple way to contribute — enjoying some delicious festive food while helping us work towards our target.
We also have our New Year Clootie Dumplings available to order. These will be ready for collection in Arbroath on Hogmanay, with all proceeds also going towards the appeal.

Thank you for your continued support. 💚

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal UpdateWe’re now at 27% of our target, with 122 outfits funded so far.That’s almost a full pag...
15/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal Update

We’re now at 27% of our target, with 122 outfits funded so far.

That’s almost a full page of figures coloured in on our tracker, and it’s great to see the progress building each day. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. 💚

If you’d like to take part, you can donate towards:

👚🧥👞 Full outfit – £25

👕 Top – £5

👖 Trousers / Shorts – £5

👗 Dress – £10

🧥 Jacket – £10

👞 Shoes – £5

📩 Message us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or email info@dalitso.org

🚼 Maternity Unit UpdateUpdated maternity unit photos have now arrived, and we’re pleased to share the latest progress fr...
13/11/2025

🚼 Maternity Unit Update

Updated maternity unit photos have now arrived, and we’re pleased to share the latest progress from Kambilonjo. The building continues to take shape and it’s encouraging to see the development of this much-needed facility.

This project is being funded through a generous legacy gift, and we look forward to sharing further updates as the work continues.

More photos to follow as each stage is completed. 💚

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal UpdateWe’ve now passed the 25% mark — with 113 outfits funded so far! 💚That means half of our...
11/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Clothes Appeal Update

We’ve now passed the 25% mark — with 113 outfits funded so far! 💚

That means half of our children will each receive one outfit this Christmas.

Can we push on and make it possible for every child to receive two? 👕👗🧥

Thank you to everyone who has already donated and helped us reach this point. The tracker is filling up quickly, and every contribution makes a real difference.

You can still get involved:

👚🧥👞 Full outfit – £25

👕 Top – £5

👖 Trousers / Shorts – £5

👗 Dress – £10

🧥 Jacket – £10

👞 Shoes – £5

📩 Message us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or email info@dalitso.org to take part.

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