OCSR is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those less fortunate. With our strong community support, we provide essential services and resources to improve the lives of individuals and families in need.
Join us in making a positive impact in our community today.
Our Mission
At OCSR, our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of orphans and vulnerable children by helping them realize their full potential and enhance their contribution to national development through access to education, nutrition, and social and economic development ensuring that “No One is Left Behind”. OCSR’s objective is to ensure sustainable growth and development of orphans and vulnerable children into responsible adults who can contribute to sustainable development locally and globally.
Our Approach
OCSR takes a holistic approach to addressing community needs. Through partnership with local and international organizations, businesses, and volunteers, we are able to maximize our impact and reach a broader audience. We believe in fostering collaboration and creating lasting change in the communities and lives of children.
Our Story
As a family (husband and wife) who, in 1995 had lost three blood brothers and two sisters and their spouses due to AIDS within a period of two years, we were faced with a situation in which they suddenly became responsible for the support and care of 13 young children including our own. In view of the so many other deaths that were occurring in the various communities around us, we then began to wonder as to how other orphan supporting families who were economically worse off than ourselves were coping. In response to this question, Jenny and I then decided to visit one of the badly affected communities and through the help and involvement of the local leaders, we saw for ourselves the very pathetic situation of the orphans and their destitute care givers. This led us to visit the few known orphan support groups in the city of Lilongwe in order to find out how they carried out their activities including fund raising. It is from these sad findings as well as the study of some good practice orphan care programs that, as members of the body of Christ, we were moved to extend our orphan support activities to orphans in Area 25 by establishing a community-based orphan care ministry initially using our own family income. To date, OCSR through it’s two centres, Area 25, Lilongwe and in Karonga, continues to provide early years education and supports with tuition as well as education materials for primary, secondary and tertiary education for the children registered at the centre. Children are provided with their daily needs including nutrition, clothing, as well as toiletries. Next year, May 2025, OCSR will be celebrating 30 years of service. (Crosby & late Jenny Mphande founders of the Orphan Care and Social Rehabilitation ministry in Lilongwe)
How We Help
OCSR provides a wide range of services and programs to support our community members. From early childhood education, financial support for primary, secondary and tertiary education, food and nutrition, skills development and provision of basic needs such as toiletries. OCSR is committed to addressing the diverse needs of those we serve.
Get Involved
We welcome individuals, businesses, and organizations to join us in our mission. Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate resources, or collaborate on a project, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference. Together, we can create a stronger, more vibrant community.
Join Us Today
Become a part of OCSR community and help us shape a brighter future. By joining OCSR, you become part of a dedicated network of individuals and organizations who are committed to making a positive impact on the education, social and economic wellbeing of children. Together, we can transform lives and communities.