Who we are
The Timotheos Foundation has been working in Malawi since 2011, when it was founded in response to a request for help from the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi. The foundation was created to address poverty, support communities around the churches, and, especially, partner with Reformed churches to share the Word of God with local Malawians.
Growing up in Malawi presents significant challenges, including spiritual poverty, hunger, corruption, fear, and broken families. Recognizing these realities, the foundation takes a constructive approach to bring change. With a dedicated team of over 250 employees in Malawi, including five expatriate field workers, the Timotheos Foundation strives to maximize the impact of every donation.
Initial support came from the Dutch Foundation. The Canadian and USA Foundations were established in 2015 to support Dutch efforts in Malawi and to raise awareness and extend support in North America. Altogether, and under the oversight of an international board, the Timotheos Foundation aims to equip underprivileged children and young people in Malawi with the tools they need to build a sustainable future, by addressing their spiritual and physical needs.
Child care center in Mkomabasa
Our Mission:
To address the spiritual and material needs of vulnerable children and their families in developing countries.
Our Vision:
We envision self-sufficient, educated, influential Christians in developing countries, evidenced by the Word of God taking the highest place in their lives.
Partnered with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi
The Timotheos Foundation Malawi works hand-in-hand with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi (RPC).
The RPC of Malawi was originally supported by the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland but is now supported by the Herstelde Hervormde Kerk of Holland. The HHK built a seminary in Malawi and the Timotheos Foundation and has been working with the RPC to assist with programs. All programs are set up in the vicinity of a RPC church, encouraging our beneficiaries to attend church regularly.
The main focus of Timotheos is to share God’s Word with the Malawians. Our programs are attended by a RPC pastor who instructs with a meditation. An RPC pastor also lives at the centre and daily instructs the children.