BROTHERS IN ARMS INITIATIVE

Bringing hope to at-risk youth in Blantyre through discipleship, education, vocational training, and sports outreach.

Transforming Skills into Community Service at Brothers In Arms Center

At the Brothers In Arms Center, a noteworthy accomplishment recently underscored the significant impact of vocational training. The welding learning team, consisting of young men participating in the center’s program, independently designed and constructed ten beds. This was made possible by an individual who recognized the need and financed the purchase of metals. These beds were neither purchased nor donated; they were crafted by the young men themselves, utilizing the skil

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Bringing Hope to At-Risk Youth in Blantyre: 2025 Review

In Blantyre, many young boys grow up surrounded by instability, poverty, and broken family structures. For some, the streets become a place of survival rather than choice. Brothers In Arms (BIA) exists to interrupt that cycle — offering hope, structure, and a future grounded in dignity. What began as a simple act of compassion — sharing meals with boys living on the streets after church — has grown into a holistic initiative addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual, and

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Education and Vocational Training

Around May of 2019 Brother's Keeper kick started their vocational and education training center. Asante hand picked 20 young men who were living on the streets of Blantyre to participate in our first training program. They gathered daily for 3 months. Our faithful volunteer Limbani helped these boys catch up on basic education they have lost through their life of surviving on the streets. They learned how to read and write. Mr. Limbani and Pastor Asante discipled and men

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ACTIVITIES

Cyclone Response

DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTER

In January of 2022 we began breaking ground on our Community Impact Center located in Lunzu, just 30 minutes outside Blantyre. Over the year we have built a multifunctional building that has a dorm room, classroom and library/teachers lounge, along with toilets, a mentor's house, a dining hall, a community well and farm. Over the year we have worked with 20 young men and have seen exponential growth in their maturity, spirituality and education.

CYCLONE FREDDY RELIEF

Between March 12 and 13, Southern Malawi experienced 6 months of rainfall due to Cyclone Freddy. The heavy rain and wind caused mudslides on the mountains, taking out whole households. The rain and wind itself caused many poorly built homes to crumble. Across the Southern Region, 553,614 people have been displaced and are living in 540 camps. There are 537 people missing and 507 people have died.

While this has been a national tragedy, it has created an opportunity for Brothers in Arms to reach even greater into the needs of our surrounding community.

To learn more, click the link below to head to our page dedicated to updating you on how we are supporting victims of the cyclone.

EDUCATION

Over the last three years, Brother's in Arms has provided catch up classes for its participants. These classes have helped fill the gaps that were missing from time spent on the street and not in school. The boys have grown in their reading, writing and basic math, allowing them to reintegrate in to the government school. We are currently running a government level Form 1 class in which we have 20 students; 16 who are former street connected youth and 4 that come from the surrounding village.

Our goal in education is to create a space for those who do not thrive in a traditional education context. We desire to bring in those who struggle. Our classes offer tutoring, extra attention and mentoring for those who need it.

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FARMING

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BIBLE STUDY & MENTORSHIP

One of our foundational values is studying the Word of God and one on one mentorship. We have seen great growth in their lives as they hunger and thirst for spiritual wisdom and knowledge.

EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

Whether it be Christmas, Easter or Independence Day, we find a way to celebrate! Throughout the year we gather all the homeless youth to celebrate with dancing, a hot meal, a message of encouragement, and gifts of whatever we can find; clothing, soap, basic hygiene essentials and blankets.

SPORTS

Our football team is back and in action! They practice twice a week and often times have friendly matches on the weekends, two of which they have won! Football has been a source of fun and physical activity and also a platform to grow character through teamwork, humility and good sportsmanship.

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Farming has always been a foundational value for Brothers in Arms. Through farming we are able to cut down our operational expenses and give our students a way to use their hands.

Farming was not a part of the first half of 2022 as we focused on developing the Community Impact Center. In August we drilled a borehole and began our farming efforts again; this time adding pigs and chickens.

Tending to the land builds character and stamina. Farmers often face hardship as they put forth effort into their farm; sometimes not yielding the reward they hoped. Over the years these young men have grown in character through farming. They have been committed and dedicated to take care of their crops and deal with the disappointments they have met along the way.

About Us

Advocating Change

Brothers In Arms emerged from a local church's commitment to addressing the needs of homeless youth in Blantyre. What began as simply offering meals to young people living on the streets after church has grown into a larger mission Our goal is to mentor and equip these youth with the skills to earn a without resorting to begging. We aspire to help them reconnect with their families, and with the dedication of volunteers, staff, and partners, we aim to enhance the lives of street kids in Blantyre. Reach out to us learn how you can contribute to positive change.