We believe that education is one of the most powerful tools that can change a child's future.
In Malawi, the average number of years a child attends school is four. Lack of access to uniforms, soap, school supplies, and haircuts are common reasons that Malawian children miss school, often for weeks at a time.
Partnering with a student by sponsoring them for $35 a month provides them with a uniform, school supplies, and other supplies necessary to attend school regularly. You will be connected with the student so that you can send letters and receive updated photos.
GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS
CHISOMO
FIFTH GRADE
Chisomo's mother passed away several years ago, and now he lives with his grandmother and three other children. His favorite subjects at school are English and science. Chisomo is hard-working and shows a lot of initiative. He wanted to learn how to build houses, so he arranged to help a local builder after school who is teaching him.
DENNIS
SIXTH GRADE
Dennis is short for his age, but he makes up for it with speed. He can usually be spotted running around the house or down the road with a dust cloud behind him. He is funny, creative, mischievous, and full of personality. The only time he's not smiling is when he's deep in thought. He enjoys singing songs from church or making up his own. His mother passed away two years ago, leaving him a double orphan. He lives with his aunt and uncle. He wants to be a soldier when he grows up.
MADALITSO
SIXTH GRADE
Madalitso is cheerful, curious, and protective of his younger brother. He wants to be a teacher when he grows up. His parents died several years ago, and he and his brothers went to live with their grandparents. Last year, his grandmother died and his grandfather moved back to his home village leaving Madalitso and his two brothers to live together.
MERCY
FIFTH GRADE
Mercy is fun-loving and sweet. She is very helpful and well-behaved. Her father abandoned his family, and her mother remarried a man who wanted to start his own family instead of caring for Mercy and her siblings. Now she lives with her grandparents and five other children. Her favorite subject in school is science. She wants to be a nurse when she grows up, because she loves helping people.
CHIFUNDO
FOURTH GRADE
Chifundo is quiet, and he enjoys playing soccer. He wants to be a doctor when he grows up. His parents died several years ago, and he and his brothers went to live with their grandparents. Recently, his grandmother died and his grandfather moved back to his home village, leaving Chifundo and his older brothers to live together. His favorite subjects are Chichewa and math.
