One of the most important Chichewa phrases to know is the title of this article; “zikomo, zikomo Kwambili.”  It means, “thank you, thank you very much.”  To each of you who gave to our furniture funding request, we say,  zikomo, zikomo kwambili.”

I write to you from Malawi.  This September 2025 we launch Good Soil Academy.  This is a bold new step and a bold new Mission to provide young Malawians with access to education.  So much has gone into the planning and launch of this venture. 

What is a chair? If you consult Webster’s Dictionary you’ll find that a “chair” is “a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person.”

At Good Soil Academy a chair is so much more than a seat.