About Us

Our Story

Chifundo Angels of Mercy was born from a simple belief:
Every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to thrive. Following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, the Matekesa family responded with immediate humanitarian support. What began as a relief effort soon revealed deeper challenges facing many communities poverty, food insecurity, educational barriers, and limited access to essential resources. Today, Chifundo Angels of Mercy works alongside communities to address both immediate needs and long-term opportunities for growth.

Highlights from Our Journey

In 2024, Chifundo Angels of Mercy served over 5,000 meals to impoverished individuals and families in Malawi. 

• During Christmas of 2022 (before we achieved official nonprofit status), we supplied food, clothing and utensils to families in a remote village in the Zomba District. We discovered some of the deep-rooted issues the people of this tiny farming village were facing, including hunger and a lack of opportunities for education. 
• In March 2023, Tropical Typhoon Freddy hit. It was a very trying time for Malawi. With the support of donors, we were able to distribute items like blankets, mattresses, packets of sugar, soap and sanitary products to nearly 600 people who were sheltering at a school in Blantyre District. We were also able to provide rent for a number of displaced families.   
• In October 2023 we surprised 10 families in Malawi’s remote Chiradzulu District with money to help cover their basic needs. We learned that in this village most households were being cared for by elderly widows, living with their grandchildren who were unable to attend school due to poverty.
• During the 2023 Christmas season, we visited the impoverished Phalombe District, partnering with Little Rock Church to distribute items like eggs, fruit juice and soya. 
• Also in December 2023, we were able to donate 1.2 million Kwacha—the equivalent of $1,000 U.S. dollars—to Mana Orphanage in the capital city of Lilongwe, which housed over 800 children.
• In 2024, we served over 5,000 meals. 
• Also in 2024, we achieved approval as a registered 501(c)(3)
• Over Easter 2024, we provided 10 families in the Nsanje District with a gift voucher worth $100 for an Easter meal and groceries. In the same district, we distributed 50 Easter baskets at a local kindergarten class and provided lunch at a local high school. 
• In summer 2024, we visited the Zomba Districts to provide 300 meals at a local orphanage.
• During Christmas 2024, we provided gift vouchers equivalent to $100 and $20 to 13 impoverished families in the Zomba District. The average cost of living in this area is around $2 per day. On Christmas Eve, we arranged Christmas dinner for children at Chinamwali AIDS Orphanage.
• Also in 2024, we were able to contribute funding to other charitable organizations, including San Antonio Food Bank, World Vision International, Noah’s Farm, Pangani Foundation and Manna House of Malawi.