During the visit, President Mutharika named Madonna the Goodwill Ambassador for Child Welfare. Madonna said in a statement, "I feel a deep commitment and love for the children of Malawi and am grateful for the support of the Government.
While visiting, President Mutharika designated Madonna to be the Child Welfare Ambassador. In her statement, Madonna expressed, "I have a strong sense of responsibility towards Malawi’s children and am grateful for the assistance from the Government."