We believe that education is one of the most powerful tools that can change a child's future.
In Malawi, only 11 percent of students who finish eighth grade actually go on to attend high school. High school is not free, and the highest-scoring students are selected to attend the best schools. Very few families can afford to pay the school fees. And often, the school that a student is selected to attend is prohibitively far from home, leaving boarding costs to pay in addition to the school fees.
Partnering with a high school student through sponsorship provides them with a uniform, school supplies, school fees and other supplies necessary to attend school. You will be connected with the student so that you can send letters and receive updated photos. High school student sponsorships are $110 per month to fully support the student, or you can choose a partial sponsorship.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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LIDESI
TWELFTH GRADE
Lidesi is joyful, a hard worker, and enjoys singing. She is a double orphan, so she lives with her grandmother when she is not at boarding school. Her grandmother's health has been steadily declining for several years, so Lidesi has been responsible for taking care of her grandmother and their house chores. She got sick as an infant and lost hearing in one ear. Despite all of the challenges in her life, she still manages to excel in her classes and complete all of her homework. Lidesi's teachers consistently comment about how smart and well-behaved she is. She wants to go to college so that she can become an accountant.
ALFRED
ELEVENTH GRADE
Alfred is a natural leader, and he is always the first to volunteer for anything--sharing the Gospel with a neighbor, answering questions, or leading songs. He is attentive, humble, and smart. When his parents died, he and his younger brothers went to live with their grandparents. Recently, his grandmother died and his grandfather moved back to his home village. Alfred is now the sole caretaker of his younger brothers. He attends a local high school so that he can also take care of his brothers. He works hard at school, enjoys it, and gets excellent grades. He wants to be a teacher.
JENNIFER
ELEVENTH GRADE
Jennifer is a strong leader. She is thoughtful and generous. She works hard at school and gets excellent grades. Due to her high exam scores, she was selected to attend one of the best schools in the district. Her mom passed away when she was three years old. She lives with her grandparents when she is not at boarding school. She hopes to study journalism after she finishes high school.
BENADETTA
NINTH GRADE
Bena’s dad died several years ago, leaving her mother the sole caregiver for Bena and her four siblings. Her mother works very hard to provide for her family. Malawi's staple food, nsima, is made from coarse corn flour that many people struggle to digest properly. This leads to stomach pain and ulcers, which Bena suffers from. Despite the pain that she feels when she eats, Bena is cheerful, smart, and extremely hard-working. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up, so that she can help elderly people.
COLLINS
TENTH GRADE
Collins is cheerful, outgoing, and friendly. He is kind to younger children and he listens intently during Bible lessons. He enjoys anything artistic, and always asks for paper for drawing or painting. His favorite food is fried potatoes. Both of his parents died several years ago. He lives with his aunt and uncle. His uncle says, "Collins is usually very happy, and he helps with chores without grumbling."
MATTHEW
TENTH GRADE
Matthew has a great sense of humor and he enjoys making people laugh. He likes dancing and running. His dad passed away when he was very young, and he lives with his mom. He is the youngest of three children. His favorite subject in school is English. He likes playing soccer and listening to all kinds of music.
HANNAH
ELEVENTH GRADE
Hannah is hard-working and courageous. She was so committed to attending elementary and middle school that she walked five and a half miles one way. She is a double orphan, and lived with her grandmother until she passed away recently. Now she lives with her aunt and five other children. She wants to be a nurse when she grows up, so that she can help sick people.
