A safe haven in Area 51A, Lilongwe for children who are abled differently and their families — reaching over 200 children across rural Lilongwe. Free therapy, special needs classes and counselling for the children — and a trade for their mothers, so no family has to choose between the two.
Every heart stands for lives changed, not a literal headcount. Over 200 children reached across rural Lilongwe, through therapy, home visits and outreach.
Pamela Chipeka, representing GraceLand at the African Disability Collaboration Summit, 2026.
Pamela Chipeka founded Graceland after raising a son with multiple disabilities. She knew the whole of it: the whispers, the closed doors, the therapy appointments too far away and too expensive, the loneliness of being the only parent in the room with a child like hers.
She lost her son. Her advocacy did not stop — it grew. Graceland opened so that other mothers in Lilongwe would not have to work it out alone, and so their children would be seen as children first.
Today Graceland is an Incorporated Trustee registered under the Laws of Malawi. Pamela is 34, the eldest of five, born in Nkhata Bay, and is completing a degree in Social Work and Project Management alongside running the Centre.
“Every child is a gift from God, and deserves equal love, dignity, opportunity and care.”
A child’s progress stalls when the family can’t afford to keep coming back. So we treat both — and we charge for neither.
Weekly sessions with qualified physiotherapists — mobility, strength, positioning, and home exercise plans caregivers can carry on with between visits.
Speech and occupational therapy so children can feed themselves, communicate, and take part in daily life.
Structured early learning with a special needs teacher, catching delays at the age when support changes the most.
Professional counselling plus physical, spiritual and emotional support — including a standing Wednesday group for mothers.
Free training at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, followed by a start-up kit — so a mother leaves with a machine and a trade, not just a certificate.
Food, shelter and clothing for families in need, alongside a farm that grows food for the feeding programme and income for the Centre.
Aerobics, cardio and physical exercise sessions open to the wider community, weekdays 4:30–6:00pm. A small fee helps fund our free therapy programmes.
Mothers raising children abled differently carry a great deal, and often have nowhere to put it down. Every Wednesday the room belongs to them — to talk, to cry if they need to, and to leave lighter than they came.
We listen. We support. We empower.
We’re a small centre. We’d rather show you what actually changed than round a number up.
Abandoned because of his disability and shunned in his village, Japhet arrived malnourished and withdrawn, unable to join in. With steady therapy, proper meals and daily attention from the team, he now walks on his own, joins group activities, and holds his head up.
Pictured: a child in GraceLand’s care.
Lea joined the tailoring programme while her child received therapy. She finished the course, received a start-up kit, and opened her own shop. Her income now covers rent, food, her child’s school fees and the family’s medical costs.
“Before Graceland, I had no skills and no hope. Today I own my own tailoring business and can afford my child’s therapy.”
A mother raising two children with disabilities was living in a collapsing grass-thatched house, open to cold and rain. Working with Sozo Ministry, Graceland built her a brick house with proper roofing and ventilation. The family’s health and safety changed overnight.
A simple act of kindness can change a life. Cash keeps the therapy running — but a wheelchair, a bag of maize or a sewing machine lands just as hard.
What the basket needs
Every shilling and every item goes towards expanding our reach, improving our services, and building long-term sustainability for the Centre — so that no child is left behind.
Bank transfer or mobile money. Ask for a receipt — we issue one for every gift.
Every child and young person with a disability, aged 0–25, has a right to therapy, education and opportunity.
We build self-reliance through therapy, vocational training and business capital for families.
Strong governance and financial transparency guide every decision and partnership.
We invest in income-generating assets so we can serve families for the long term, not the funding cycle.
We work hand in hand with mothers, fathers, churches, government and partners to end stigma.
Qualified therapists, structured programmes and measurable results define our service.
Donor funding starts things. It shouldn’t have to hold them up forever. Here’s what we’re building towards.
Disability-friendly, free for our beneficiaries and fee-paying for the wider community.
A purpose-built facility so children stop waiting for a slot.
Primary care on site, for our children and the neighbourhood around us.
Food for the feeding programme, and revenue that isn’t a grant.
The college is the keystone. Fees from students in the wider community will subsidise free therapy and rehabilitation for vulnerable children — turning one donation into a system that keeps paying out.
Certificate in Insurance; Fashion Design; reading for a Degree in Social Work & Project Management
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)
Diploma in Early Childhood Development
BSocSc Economics & Demography, University of Malawi; Diploma in Results-Based & Strategic Project Management; Accounting
Fashion & Design
BEd Humanities
VolunteerBA Media for Development
VolunteerGraceland is actively looking for qualified volunteers and staff to keep therapy sessions running at full capacity.
We’re registered, we keep our books, and we’re happy to walk you through both. Whether you fund a therapy slot, sponsor a tailoring kit, supply equipment or volunteer a Wednesday, start with a visit or a call.
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Ask for Pamela.
