Blantyre, Malawi · Non-profit NGO

Rooted in community. Growing hope.

We improve the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities through welfare, education, health and sustainable development.

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Registered NGO · Reg. No. NGO/L/26/151 3 years of community work by our Members Company No. COYG-7P7FDEN

Who we are

A fair chance at a dignified, healthy life

Tree of Life Foundation is a Malawian non-profit, public-benefit organisation. Our core work is humanitarian welfare: supporting children, women, youth and persons with disabilities, widening access to education and healthcare, and helping families escape poverty.

This welfare work is reinforced by programmes in agriculture and food security, environmental protection, and science and research for public benefit. Every surplus is reinvested in our programmes, and we are committed to transparency and full compliance with Malawian law.

Our history

For the past three years, our Members carried out philanthropic work in their private capacity in and around Blantyre. They have now joined together under Tree of Life Foundation to expand that work.

Welfare support for poverty-affected families
School fees and materials for orphaned and needy children
Help with medical costs, illness and emergencies
Community support for families in hardship

Our vision

A sustainable and empowered society in which every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, access education and healthcare, develop their potential and contribute to a healthier, more prosperous and sustainable future.

Our mission

To improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved communities through poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, child welfare, sustainable livelihoods, research, innovation, agriculture, environmental protection and community empowerment.

IntegrityAccountabilityTransparencyCompassionHuman dignityEquality and inclusionProfessionalismInnovationScientific responsibilitySustainabilityCommunity participationRespect for the law

What we do

Seven programme areas, led by welfare, education and health

Humanitarian welfare and poverty alleviation

Support for communities affected by poverty, disasters and emergencies, plus income generation, employment and financial literacy.

Children, youth and vulnerable groups

Care for orphaned and vulnerable children, child protection, empowerment of women and youth, and disability inclusion.

Education and skills

Scholarships and bursaries, literacy, STEM and digital learning, vocational training, teacher development and learning materials.

Health and wellbeing

Community and preventive health, health education, maternal and child health, nutrition and support for clinics.

Agriculture and food security

Climate-smart farming, farmer training, agricultural technology, livestock and rural livelihoods.

Environment and conservation

Environmental protection, biodiversity, climate resilience, waste management and environmental education.

Science, biotechnology and research

Research in health, agriculture and the environment, including arachnids and venomous animals, with universities and hospitals.

Our Members

The people behind the Foundation

Founded by three Members who bring together business leadership, community commitment and medical expertise.

Raja Farhan Zafar

Founder

Leads the Foundation's long-term vision, mission and development.

Faiza Ayub

Chairperson

Leads governance and oversight of the Foundation's work.

Dr. Taha Janjua

Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs

Guides healthcare, public health and research programmes.

Accountability

Registered, recognised and open

Registered with the NGO Regulatory Authority to operate in Malawi (Reg. No. NGO/L/26/151), and incorporated as a Private Company Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act, No. 15 of 2013.

15 September 2026Constitution adopted by the founding Members
29 September 2026Certificate of Incorporation, Company No. COYG-7P7FDEN
14 October 2026Recommended by the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare
16 October 2026Constitution certified and NGO registration affidavit sworn under the NGO Act 2001
30 October 2026Certificate of Registration as an NGO, Reg. No. NGO/L/26/151, from the NGO Regulatory Authority

Financial controlsProper accounts, with every expense authorised and documented.

Audit and reportingIndependent review and reports to authorities as required.

Child safeguardingPolicies to prevent abuse, exploitation and neglect.

Conflicts of interestDisclosed, recorded and kept out of decisions.

Research ethicsAll required approvals before regulated research.

Asset lockNo income or assets ever go to Members.

Our registration certificates

Get involved

Help us grow the work

Every contribution goes to our programmes. Contact us to give, volunteer or partner with the Foundation.

Donate

Fund school fees, food support and health assistance for families in need. We issue receipts and acknowledgement letters for every gift.

Volunteer

Share your time and skills in education, health or community programmes. Volunteers receive a certificate of service.

Partner

We work with Government, NGOs, universities, hospitals, companies and development partners.

Contact personRaja Farhan Zafar, Founderfarhan@tolf.eco

Phone+265 890 173 949

Emailinfo@tolf.eco

Websitetolf.eco

AddressP.O. Box 32167, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Blantyre, Malawi