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About us

Tsogolo means future. We are an association from Hagen with one conviction: a country’s future lies with its youngest children.

Our story

Tsogolo is a Chichewa word meaning “future”. In 2026 we founded Tsogolo Kinderzentrum Malawi in Hagen, Germany – people united by one conviction: a country’s future lies with its youngest children.

In Malawi, early childhood support still fails to reach many children, and children with disabilities are often left out entirely. We want to change that – not with pity, but with partnership, expertise and staying power.

Vision and mission

Vision

A Malawi where every child – regardless of disability, background or income – has access to quality early education and the chance to thrive.

Mission

We build futures for children in Malawi: through early childhood education, the inclusion of children with disabilities and targeted school support – together with local partners.

Our values

Child-centred
The child’s wellbeing, dignity and development come first.
Inclusion
Every child belongs – including children with disabilities.
Safeguarding
All staff, volunteers and partners commit to binding child-safeguarding standards.
Partnership
We work with communities and local partners, not over their heads.
Sustainability
We strengthen local structures that last.
Accountability
Every euro is traceable; we report every year.
Compassion
We meet people with respect and solidarity.

The board

Racheal Hoepfner-Gausi
Racheal Hoepfner-GausiChair
ES
Dr. Emmanuel Mathious SuntheniVice chair
Allex Medson Mello Semba
Allex Medson Mello SembaTreasurer
FT
Frank TangaleBoard member

€35 a year. A voice in the association. One more future.