The team of the Tadzuka Permaculture Project in Kamphata has shared an update on the current state of the water project. Following the successful drilling of the borehole, the next step was the construction of the tank stand. This stage was initially delayed, as the contractor had to wait for the necessary approval from the Department of Water Resources. Now that this permission has been obtained, work on the tank stand has begun. According to the contractor, it is expected t

In our previous post, we reported that the grounds of the school site in Chepezi had been prepared for the start of construction. But what does this mean in practice? To prepare the foundations, all obstacles on the construction site must be removed. These include large stones, but unfortunately also a small number of trees. The issue of removing trees was therefore once again carefully considered in Chepezi. Over the past decades, Malawi has experienced extensive deforestati

Construction at Lidzinji Primary School in Chepezi is finally getting underway this week. Preparatory work already began last week, when the site was cleared and prepared for the upcoming construction activities. On Monday, the construction work officially started. The workers are currently excavating the foundations for the first school building, and a large quantity of construction materials has already been delivered. At the same time, employees from Glem arrived in Chepez

Encouraging news from Kamphata: the contractor commissioned to build the well as part of the Tadzuka project decided at short notice to begin construction work a few days ahead of the official start. With this, the first step of the project has been completed: the borehole for the well was finished at a depth of 60 metres. The contractor was very pleased with the result, as water was detected at an early stage. The ground also proved to be rocky, which offers greater stabilit

Today an important gathering of all relevant stakeholders of the Lidzinji Primary School project took place in Mganja. Representatives of the village, the church, the education authority, the contractor, and the Goeldner Foundation came together to discuss the remaining open questions surrounding the construction of the primary school. It was agreed that close cooperation among all parties involved would help make the process ahead as smooth as possible. The goal is to begin

A significant milestone for the "Tadzuka" permaculture project in Kamphata: during Markus' short visit to Malawi, the contract for the construction of the water supply system was officially signed. The meeting brought together all parties involved – the Tadzuka team, the Malawian board members of our local NGO, and the appointed contractor. Tadzuka is a permaculture project run by young, well-trained Malawians. The project has an important social dimension: it aims to pass on

Our board member Markus has made a short-notice trip to Malawi to personally advance several ongoing projects and partnerships at once. Alongside administrative tasks – including banking matters and the collection of key documents – the agenda covers a number of central projects: The main focus is the renovation and new construction of Lidzinji Primary School in Chepezi. Markus will meet with contractor Chiputula and – via phone call – with architect Dan Tsiga, who is also se

In Chepezi, another important step has been taken toward the start of construction of Lidzinji Primary School: representatives of Dedza City Council personally visited the school and inspected the site together with Headteacher Peter Kazika. During the visit, the construction plans were reviewed on site in order to gain a better understanding of the actual conditions. This visit marks the final step before the official Dedza City Council meeting is convened, which is expected

We are delighted to welcome our first intern. Joshua will be supporting us directly on the ground in the coming months, enriching our team. He is completing his mandatory internship as part of his degree programme "Politics, Administration and Organisation". Together with our local NGO team and our friends and project partners of the Nazareth Human & Spiritual Development Trust, Joshua will gain deep insights into various projects and actively participate in them. A central f

The Nordkurier newspaper has published a detailed article about our school project at Lidzinji Primary School. Journalist Jens Griesbach describes the current situation at the school in Chepezi and presents our project. We are very pleased about the media coverage and the attention it brings to our project. The media support helps us to raise awareness about the educational situation in Malawi and to attract supporters for our initiative. You can find the full article here: „

Good news from Chepezi: we have received a document that marks an important step forward for our school project. On 13 March 2026, all stakeholders of Lidzinji Primary School gave their formal written approval for the planned construction works. The document has been signed by the Primary Education Advisor (PEA), Head Teacher Peter Kazika, and the four Village Headmen of the surrounding communities – V.H. Chepezi, V.H. Kaimama, V.H. Kanyerere, and V.H. Kankhande. The other pa

In Lidzinji, another important meeting took place with representatives of the village community. Participants included members of the school committee, the head teacher, the Primary Education Advisor (PEA), representatives of the Community Police, as well as several chiefs (traditional village leaders). Members of the local team of our Malawian NGO were also present. The meeting began in the afternoon at around 2:30 pm with an opening prayer followed by a round of introducti

Another important milestone for our work on the ground has been reached: since February 2026, the Goeldner Foundation has been officially registered as a recognized Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Malawi. The registration was carried out through CONGOMA (Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi) , the legally mandated umbrella body for NGOs in the country. Under the NGO Act of Malawi , CONGOMA is authorized to recognize and register non-governmental organi

On March 7, 2025, we reported here on the blog once again about our coffee project “Nazareth Coffee.” From the first harvests we had taken several roasted samples back to Germany. The coffee tasted good, but showed some variation in flavor - not surprising, since in Mganja the beans are roasted manually in pans over an open fire, which naturally leads to different roast levels depending on the heat and duration. After our most recent visit to Nazareth, we therefore brought b

As previously reported, our guesthouse in Mganja, Malawi, has now officially opened. The building is located on the property of our close Malawian friends and project partners of the Nazareth Human & Spiritual Development Trust and is fully managed and maintained by its local community. After the previous owner had moved out, the house came under our care and is now used, in close cooperation with the Nazareth Community, both as an office for the planned registration of the

As on every trip to Mganja, we once again invited a small group to a shared meal at Dedza Pottery this year. In a familiar and friendly atmosphere, we came together to say thank you - for the dedicated collaboration, the friendship, and the trust without which the work of the GF Goeldner Foundation would not be possible. Among the guests were our long-time and close friends Sister Josefa, Fanny, Hannah, Matthews, and Abeta from the Nazareth Human & Spiritual Development Trust

After several months at sea and on African roads, the time has finally come: the container jointly organized and shipped together with the Franciscan Sisters of Salzkotten ( www.fcjm.de ) and Larissa Neumann ( www.malawi-physio.de ) has now safely arrived. As already reported in our blog post from July 1 , the container was loaded with a wide range of essential materials: equipment for a new physiotherapy station , which will be operated by Larissa Neumann at Madisi Mission H

We are once again visiting our friends and partners in Malawi for two weeks. After a long journey, we arrived safely in Lilongwe on October 16 and will use the coming days for important meetings and to clarify key matters. We will visit the Primary School Chepezi and discuss the next steps with everyone involved in the project. As always, our guiding principle remains: the people on the ground - teachers, parents, representatives of the education office, the church organizat

I. Project Description Since the founding of our association in 2017, we have been committed to school projects as well as projects in...

A supporter and friend of the GF Goeldner Foundation e.V., who wishes to remain anonymous, recently celebrated a milestone birthday and –...

Very soon, another container will begin its journey. The shipment to Malawi is a joint project with the Franciscan Sisters of Salzkotten...

We had already reported on this: The GF Goeldner Foundation plans to use this guesthouse as the future base for its own NGO...

Also on our list was a return visit to the primary school in Chepezi , a neighboring village of Mganja. As a reminder, this primary...

Our projects are often located far from major cities. To visit these sites, meet with partners, or transport materials, we regularly...

On our recent trip, we once again visited Luntha Clinic in Golomoti to see the progress of the new water supply system firsthand. We were...

As we have already reported in several blog entries on this website, the Home of Dreams project – a school dormitory for the students of...

The coffee production of our closest project partner, Nazareth, is also making great progress. The coffee plants have now grown to chest...

After a restful first night in Lilongwe, we set off the next morning to visit our projects in the Dedza region. Along the way, we stopped by the permaculture project “Tadzuka” run by our close friends Lawi, Tadza, Matthews, Pempo, and Precious in the village of Kampatha. Thanks to the support of many donors, the land for the project has already been acquired. The first maize fields have been planted, but since the previous owners were still cultivating the land during the cur

After a long but relaxed flight from Frankfurt via Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), we arrived back with our friends in Malawi on March 5, 2025....

The expansion of the water supply for Luntha Clinic in Golomoti is making great progress. After various preparatory works – such as the...

Upon taking office on January 20, 2025, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14169, titled "Reevaluation and...

In recent years, we have occasionally reported on our connections to Rotary Clubs in Germany and Malawi. As early as 2019, we undertook...

On October 28, 2024, the time had come: together we filled the coffee bags with Arabica coffee beans grown and roasted in Nazareth! The...

We meet Frank Banda, the operator of this small clinic. Frank is a Malawian citizen, 47 years old, married, and has three children. He...

A visit to the Bishop's House in Dedaz was also on the agenda for this stay: In the presence of Sister Josefa, we discussed future...

We have been in contact with the Electricians Without Borders Association for 3 years and have been involved in many team meetings with...

The siblings Lawi, Tadza and Mathew Hau-Hau and their friends Precious and Pempo have been working for some time on the realization of a permaculture farming project in the Lilongwe area. We have known these young people for a long time; Colin met Mathew and his siblings in 2016 during his first stay in Malawi; since then we have all been very close friends with them. The main goal of the Tadzuka permaculture idea is to develop sustainable agricultural methods and combat clim

We have been working on this new project for several months now: it involves the renovation/new construction of buildings at the Primary...

We have been in close contact with the Kudimba Foundation on Lake Malawi for some time now. This institution has set itself the task of...

Unfortunately, the people on site have limited options for repairing the buildings: no tools, hardly any electricity, no screws, etc. It...

The good friend and supporter of our shared ideas for a better future for the people of Malawi, Rolf Möhlmamn, did not miss the...

At the request of Father Isaac Mwazambumba, we met with him in yet another forgotten part of Malawi: the outbacks somewhere between...

Home of Dreams fertiggestellt

We are back! A small group from the GF Goeldner Foundation e.V. is currently in Malawi to get an overview of the ongoing and planned...

Die Renovierung und der Ausbau des Home of Dreams machen große Fortschritte. Nun steht auch dieses Projekt vor seiner Vollendung.

Renovierung der Sanitäranlage des Home of Dreams

In the Home of Dreams, another hostel for 39 girls from the Tiyende Pamodzi Girls Secondary School, which is financed by the GF Goeldner...

The conversion of the unused School of Dreams into the Home of Dreams is now complete. This school dormitory will now accommodate 38...