About Us
Who we are
Mission
To transform rural households for self-reliance and prosperity.
Vision
The lead organization in transforming rural households into prosperous communities on healthy lands across the Southern Africa region.
Total LandCare (TLC) was founded in 1999 by Trent Bunderson and Zwide Jere as a non-governmental organization affiliated to Washington State University.
In 2003, TLC was registered as a Trust in Malawi, in Zambia in 2001, followed by Mozambique and Tanzania in 2006.
Malawi is the headquarters of the organization, but each country’s office has an independent governance structure and Board of Directors.
Trust — Under the Trustees Incorporation Act, 1962, Registration No. 17665/1/M/1.2003
Non-Governmental Organisation Board of Malawi — Registration No. NGO/1/05/003
Our history
- 1999Founded by Trent Bunderson and Zwide Jere as an NGO affiliated to Washington State University.
- 2001Registered in Zambia.
- 2003Registered as a Trust in Malawi.
- 2006Followed by Mozambique and Tanzania.
Our values
Our modus operandi at TLC is built on a foundation of integrity, trust, wisdom, personal freedom, health and vitality epitomized by:
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Being honest in all our dealings.
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Taking ownership with responsibility and accountability.
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Building good team relationships and win/win partnerships.
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Ensuring customer service excellence.
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Having a balanced and healthy work environment.
Our footprints
Malawi
Karonga, Chitipa, Rumphi, Mzimba, Nkhatabay, Kasungu, Nkhotakota, Ntchisi, Dowa, Mchinji, Salima, Lilongwe, Dedza, Machinga, Zomba, Mulanje, Ntcheu, Mangochi, Chikwawa, Nsanje, Balaka and Blantyre.
Mozambique
Districts of Angonia, Chifunde, Macanga, and Tsangano in Tete Province.
Tanzania
Districts of Urambo, Uyui, Nzega, Sikonge and Tabora Municipal in the Tabora Region (the largest region in Tanzania), and in the districts of Kilosa, Mvomero and Masasi in the Morogoro and Mtwara Regions.
Zambia
Luapula provinceSamfya, Mansa, Kawambwa
Northern provinceLuwingu, Kasama, Mungwi, Mbala and Senga Hill
Muchinga provinceChama, Isoka, Kanchibiya, Lavushimanda, Mafinga and Mpika
Eastern provinceLundazi, Chipata, Chadiza and Petauke, Katete, Sinda and Kasenengwa districts
Western provinceKalabo
Lusaka provinceKafue