Sustain Mlanda was founded by David Kuntindi and Laura Hodder, when they met in 2005 while Laura was living in Mlanda for 5 months on a gap year project run by Africa and Asia Adventure (AV).
Since 2005, Laura has returned annually to assist Mlanda with the projects planned by Sustain Mlanda.
Laura Hodder
Laura Hodder is a 23 year old from the UK and an African Studies student at the School of Oriental and African Studies.
Laura is thankful for the enormous welcome she has had into this small community in Malawi, and the projects planned with the team in Malawi. Laura is passionate about Malawi, East Africa, HIV and the welfare of African children.
Laura is reliant upon the energy, enthusiasm and ideas of a team of workers in Mlanda, but in particular the director – Mr David Hastings Kuntindi.
David Kuntindi is a Standard 8 Primary School teacher from Lilongwe.
He is married to Ida and they have lived in Mlanda for 12 years with their four children - Innocent, Precious, Blessings and Chisomo. David is passionate about helping the children at the primary school both inside and outside of the classroom, and is a father figure to many orphans. He works tirelessly for Sustain Mlanda and longs to see the work continue to help those in need.
Matthews Matandikwa is the medical in-charge of the health center, and has a great volume of
experience working in rural medicine. With his team of colleges, he has helped us endlessly with our work at the health center and in outlying areas. He is an exceptionally hard worker and can be found working through the night to assist his patients.
Akisa is our home craft worker, assigned from the healthcenter, she runs our home
skills programs for girls and young women. She is born and bred in Mlanda and knows the community exceptionally well. She is also a key member of the Women’s Guild at the church.
