Honouring lives.
Inspiring hope.
Serving communities.
Not 1 Second honours the memory of Leslie Elliotte Stubbs and Chisomo Tsaka through Christian service that advances health, education, empowerment and care for creation.
In Loving Remembrance
Leslie Elliotte Stubbs & Chisomo Tsaka (1925–2025)
Who We Are
Not 1 Second is a Christian based, nonprofit, nonpolitical, international nongovernmental organisation. Registered in Malawi and regulated by NGORA, we are dedicated to compassionate community transformation.
Rooted in Faith, Serving All
Guided by the Fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23, we serve all individuals without discrimination, regardless of religious faith, gender, ethnicity, disability or social background.
International Vision
While rooted in Malawi, we seek lawful partnerships with academic, faith and development institutions across Africa, the United Kingdom, The Bahamas and beyond to exchange knowledge and strengthen communities.
A Legacy Born of Love and Service
Established in loving memory of Leslie Elliotte Stubbs and Chisomo Tsaka, who both passed away in 2025. Their lives embodied compassion, service and commitment to the wellbeing of others.
Leslie Elliotte Stubbs
Passed Away in 2025
Remembered with enduring love for a life characterised by gentle humility, practical kindness and steadfast compassion for people in need.
Chisomo Tsaka
Passed Away in 2025
Remembered with heartfelt gratitude for devotion to youth empowerment, community care and inspiring everyone around them toward selfless service.
Our Five Areas of Focus
We present these areas as institutional commitments and planned priorities as we build local and international partnerships.
Health & Holistic Wellbeing
Promoting physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental wellbeing with an emphasis on health promotion, preventive education and community support.
Education & Youth Empowerment
Fostering learning, mentoring, foundational literacy, and skills development for young people, especially in rural and disadvantaged urban communities.
Cultural & Knowledge Exchange
Facilitating mutual learning between communities, young people, health professionals, academic partners and churches across Malawi, Africa, the UK, The Bahamas and internationally.
Community Capacity & Shared Learning
Strengthening local capacity through training, research collaboration, knowledge documentation and joint action with community institutions.
Climate & Care for Creation
Advancing environmental stewardship and addressing climate related health impacts, such as floods, droughts, heat stress and changing disease patterns.
Humility, Dignity and Reciprocal Collaboration
We believe that authentic development happens through shared learning, local leadership and mutual respect. Rather than imposing external solutions, we listen to communities and collaborate with grassroots partners.
Guided by Galatians 5:22–23
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
How You Can Walk Alongside Us
Whether you are an individual supporter, church, academic researcher, health professional or organisation, there is a meaningful place for your involvement.
Support Our Mission
Contribute financial support toward establishment, governance, and proposed pilot initiatives in health, education and creation care.
Become a Partner
We invite universities, health institutions, faith communities and development NGOs to explore collaborative pathways.
Volunteer With Us
Express interest in future mentoring, advisory roles, research contribution, and skills sharing as opportunities develop.
Committed to Open Governance and Regulatory Rigour
Not 1 Second operates under the oversight of Malawi's NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA). We do not claim registrations we do not hold, publish unverified statistics, or misrepresent proposed work as completed programmes.
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