Mbalame Art
Edgar Mbalame
Small grant launches start-up in the creative economy, utilizing technology and human ingenuity.
Non-Profit · 501(c)(3)
One Love
One World
Contributing to healthy communities through art, education, and entrepreneurship in low-resource areas.
Featured projects
Partners and initiatives we support right now.
Ntchentche CBCC
Victor Kamwendo
Revitalization of a sustainable community based childcare center for youth in rural Malawi.
Travel Malawi
Gift Voight Feston
Building a network of locations and activities as a travel host for the natural and cultural wonders of Malawi.
Mission
One Love One World contributes to building healthy communities in Malawi through art, education, and entrepreneurship by providing mentorship, project management, scholarships, and access to global networks. As a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we mobilize resources and human potential so people can shape self‑determined, sustainable futures.
Support the missionArt
Creativity that heals, connects, and drives local economies.
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Art is more than expression; it is infrastructure for community well-being. Participation in the arts strengthens social cohesion, improves mental health, and builds a shared sense of identity that communities rely on in times of stress. Engagement with the arts can deepen social bonds and community well-being, and it improves quality of life and civic pride. In Malawi, the creative sector is gaining formal recognition as a contributor to jobs, tourism, and national identity. That context makes small grants and mentorship catalytic for artists and cultural entrepreneurs. We are proving that modest grants plus mentorship can build creative livelihoods while celebrating Malawian culture.
Education
Learning that opens pathways and strengthens communities.
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Education is one of the most reliable levers for healthier, more resilient communities. Access to education can improve life outcomes, economic mobility, and civic participation. Yet in Malawi, the system faces capacity constraints: lower-secondary completion remains low, and foundational learning gaps limit long-term opportunity, especially in rural areas. Supporting learners, early childhood centers, and emerging professionals can shift trajectories for families and local economies. Malawi has seen both progress and persistent challenges, evidence that targeted investments in quality, mentoring, and resources can elevate outcomes. We pair community-level improvements with individual academic advancement, signaling our commitment to both immediate readiness and long-term leadership pipelines that return value to communities.
Enterprise
Small enterprises, big community impact.
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Micro, small, and medium enterprises are the backbone of Malawi's economy, yet many lack access to capital, management skills, and networks. Entrepreneurship drives jobs, resilience, and innovation when paired with capability building. This matters locally because many Malawian enterprises are rural and informal. Targeted mentoring in planning, bookkeeping, and market access can unlock growth, especially for youth and women-led businesses. We invest where entrepreneurship meets the creative economy and community benefit, backed by hands-on mentoring and project management so good ideas become durable livelihoods.
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