MALAWI: Missio Malta supports STEKA Children’s Home Renovations
Sandra Ndale
Step Kids Awareness-STEKA homes in the Archdiocese of Blantyre is wearing a new face, courtesy of financial support from Missio Malta through the Pontifical Mission societies of Malawi (PMS).
Joan’s Craft Charity of Missio Malta provided funds which have been used to renovate and furnish STEKA homes currently housing 74 homeless children drawn from various parts of Malawi.
PMS National Coordinator Fr Vincent Mwakhwawa said Missio Malta was moved to support the renovations and procurement of new apparatus for skills training at the children’s homes because of its uniqueness in supporting the development of vulnerable children.
He was speaking on Monday, June 16 when director and founder of STEKA Home Godknows Maseko held a ceremony for blessings the refurbished home graced by Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa.
“I am grateful for the support. The place looks transformed and conducive for the upbringing of a child,” said the PMS National Director.
Apart from providing shelter and food to homeless children, Maseko and his wife Hellen also provide moral, spiritual and education support to the children at STEKA Homes.
His Grace Archbishop Msusa hailed the Maseko family for their selfless love to humanity through STEKA Homes.
“I am very delighted with what I have seen here. This family is teaching children to be self-reliant; children are raised holistically not only spiritually, physically and morally but their skills are also sharpened through educational support to universities and vocational skills colleges,” he observed.
The director and founder of STEKA commended the Archbishop and Missio Malta for the moral and spiritual support which has helped them reach out to vulnerable children.
“I would like to thank His Grace Archbishop Msusa for he has been praying for us and encouraging all that we do here, not forgetting the children themselves for their commitment to the work they do. They are really self-reliant.
STEKA was established in 2007 in order to take care of homeless children from the streets, abandoned and damped babies and orphans that have lost both parents. Over the years STEKA raised homeless children into independent and reliable citizens through various professional jobs and enterprises they venture in after graduating from STEKA homes.
