FLORESTA in Malawi is a registered Trustee (TRN-LDSBBB), and a member with Global Plant With Purpose Alliance. It is a country partner of Plant With Purpose country partner. The watersheds are its signature model of operation and is targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty.
The heart of our mission is restoring relationships between people and planet, between people and one another, and between people and Creator. Broken relationships are at the root of oppression, inequality, and poverty. As a member Plant With Purpose Alliance, we believe in the inherent value, equality, and agency of all people. We work with people as partners, not projects. This sense of mutual respect and collaboration is at the core of our work and reflected in everything we do.
Floresta in Malawi assists local communities to restore the environment and improve their economic stability through regenerative agriculture, creation care and community-based savings groups. By addressing both environmental, spiritual and economic issues, Floresta supports the creation of a brighter future for the people of Malawi.
We are organizations motivated by the love of God with the desire to serve others regardless of their faith or culture through holistic ministry. (Colossians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Matthew 25:35-36)
We facilitate collaboratively-designed initiatives that seek to end poverty and environmental degradation through spiritual, economic, and environmental transformation. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
Collaboration– We work with people as partners, not projects. (Acts 2:42; Ecclesiastes 4:9)
Empowerment- We believe in the God-given ability of people to work and to create their own solutions. (Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 4:13; Hebrews 13:16; Psalms 68:18; Isaiah 40:29)
Innovation– We constantly explore new ways to address the complex issues of poverty and environmental damage. (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 1:19; Matthew 7:8)
Stewardship- We are stewards of the Earth, as well as the resources and relationships God has given us. (Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:15; Luke 12:42)
Sustainability– We meet today’s needs without compromising tomorrow’s – creating systemic change. (Isaiah 11:9; Acts 2:42)
Trustworthy- We operate with integrity and transparency to merit the investment and faith of our U.S. and global partners. (1 Corinthians 4:2; Proverbs 15:3)
Respect– We engage with equality, dignity, and kindness with donors, staff, global teams, and program participants. We respect and value the agency of our program participants. (Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 2:17; Philippians 2:3; Philippians 4:8)
We are on a God-inspired journey. We pledge to God and each other to pursue partnership, respecting each other as God gives us strength. (Ecclesiastes 4:9; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 2:4)