Madonna has always nursed a deep connection to Malawi, the birthplace of four of her children, and now she is sharing an emotional update on their latest trip. The pop ico adopted twin daughters Estere and Stella in 2017, and she recently disclosed how meaningful it was for them to see Malawi again after eight years.
During their visit, Madonna and her daughters spent time at the Mercy James Centre, which she founded as the first pediatric hospital in the country in 2017. The trip was an opportunity for the twins to identify with their roots and see the results of their mother’s humanitarian work firsthand.
Madonna’s twin daughters celebrate their heritage
Madonna’s twin girls Estere and Stella, who are 12 years old, are coming to realize the significance of their journey and efforts made in their birth country. Madonna has announced that Estere and Stella have been able to acquire high degrees of empathy for vulnerable children and value the opportunities they now have.
While the twins were raised in the United States for a large part of their lives, they were eagerly anticipating experiencing Malawian culture, speaking in their native Chichewa language, and interacting with others. Their return also brought out the importance of giving back as they joined their mother in offering support to projects that provide medical care and education to poor children.
Madonna’s love of philanthropy
Madonna’s commitment to Malawi extends far beyond her family. Through her organization, Raising Malawi, she continues to battle to enhance the children there through improved health care and education. Her new initiative allows individuals to contribute monthly to the Mercy James Centre, in order to pay for life-saving medical procedures.
For Stella and Estere, this visit was a sobering reminder of the whither of their conception and the difference that they might make. Madonna hopes that they will continue to be involved in their heritage as they grow up and play an active role in contributing to a better tomorrow for Malawian children.