Kudimba is a daycare centre for vulnerable children and young people in Lifuwu, Malawi.
The participants of Kudimba are vulnerable because of their special needs, a health condition or their complex social background.

The Kudimba daycare centre  is staffed by a team of dedicated local co-workers. They provide care for the most vulnerable children of the Lifuwu area, in the Salima district of Malawi.

The program offers nutrition, hygiene, education, basic therapeutic activities and recreation.  When needed healthcare is provided, this mainly through referral.

Where possible the children are encouraged and supported to participate in regular education.
On site Kudimba offers individually tailored care in a stimulating setting.

The daycare centre of Kudimba is surrounded by a large green garden that is being sustainably developed respecting the permaculture principles.

Kudimba’s program and setting are designed to create a safe environment for vulnerable youth and to provide opportunities to thrive. The goal is to achieve the highest possible level of independence and integration into the community.

Kudimba’s objective is to have a positive impact on the development opportunities of the most vulnerable young people in the Lifuwu area. Young people are encouraged to take initiative,  to learn skills, to gain knowledge and experience.

In addition, raising awareness about health and ecology is at the top of the Kudimba agenda. 

A team of dedicated Malawian co-workers are in charge of the daily running of Kudimba. Some of the co-workers also have a vulnerable background. Most of the team members have no specific training or experience in working with children with special needs, they learn on the job and receive training on site. The team is supported by local experts in the field: a physiotherapist, a social welfare officer and an experienced special needs teacher. They provide outreach support to Kudimba to work alongside the staff and to assess the children.