By Linda Kwanjana
History has finally been made, it is possible to have donors amongst the poorest countries like Malawi with shared commitment , vision and zeal for Malawi.
Malawi needs more Apostle Clifford Kawingas because of several factors that will be tackled. Kawinga has stood tall as a good example of what economic empowerment is all about. His vision of combining large-scale humanitarian relief with a push for long-term self-reliance — a gap that’s critical in a country facing recurring hunger, floods, and aid dependency.
Malawi needs more selfless people like Apostle Kawinga because he has managed to build systems, not just giving handouts through his Hope Field Initiative.
Under Salvation for All Ministries International, Kawinga runs a “multi-million-kwacha irrigation and food security program” targeting many households across the country.
What makes it different is that instead of one-off food aid, beneficiaries get solar-powered irrigation pumps, seeds, fertilizer, farming tools, and are organized into cooperatives for training.
His philosophy, shows not just another once-off act of charity “We don’t believe in starting projects that die out — we believe in building lasting change”.
He has demonstrated and shown unwavering commitment towards promoting Climate-smart agriculture.
That matters because Malawi’s food crises are cyclical.
Talking of Disasters, many people have commended Kawinga because he responds fast during disasters.
For example in Mchinji flush floods, he reached out to 640 flood-hit households with maize flour, blankets, plastic sheets, then set up 3 farming clubs of 200 members each to restore farming with a goal of “move beyond relief and into empowerment”.
In Nsanje he Distributed 2,400 bags of maize to 2,400 households in Feb 2026, while urging communities to stop deforestation that worsens floods.
In Likoma, the Apostle distributed Maize to 2,000 families while in Lilongwe only, Apostle donated MK200 million worth of 6,000 bags of maize to 4,000 households.
Kawinga has always been consistent in addressing urgent hunger while linking it to environmental and agricultural fixes.
In terms of job creation, Apostle has played pivotal role in adding value to the Malawi economy.
Apostle Kawinga has managed to invest locally while employing thousands of not only Malawians, Kawinga has even employed white people serving his companies (alibe tsankho).
Kawinga haa established himself as a successful business mogul, an entrepreneur whose fortunes cuts across economic lines.
He now runs Creck Hardware, CK Ceramics, Sharon Private Schools, CK Farm, and Creck Football Club. Many Malawians praise him as someone who “prospered through hard work and continues to share his blessings… across political and social devide.
Malawi needs business leaders who create jobs, pay tax, then channel profits into social programs without donor dependency.
Kawinga has always fills gaps where government/donors are stretched.
He explicitly says the support complements “government efforts to fight hunger”.
During COVID-19, Cyclone Freddy, and lean seasons, his food aid reached vulnerable families. He also donated K25 million food to Home of Hope Orphanage in Mchinji.
His humanitarian and agricultural model makes many Malawi needs more leaders like him. Ngakhale Golide mumpake matope azakhalabe golibe basi.
Malawi faces chronic food insecurity climate shocks. People like Kawinga matter because they combine scale, speed, and sustainability. Experts says the country needs fewer “donations” and more “Hope Field” style programs that help Malawians “stand on their own feet”.
Kawinga work of forming farming cooperatives, disaster response, and entrepreneurship has impacted positively to Malawians. This is same reasons as a Country we need more Kawingas. Do you want to become another Kawinga? Just work hard you will become one. As a country let us stop jealousy, envy for nothing instead lets support one another.
