Our MOEP students returned to school on January 5th 2026. The Government has abolished school fees for Secondary School. Prisca Ibbu, MOEP student support officer, explores here the poverties that prevent children from being in school. Why is it that only 33% of children complete Primary School and 15% Secondary?

A busy start to the new school year sees Daphney Phiri and Prisca Ibbu with much to do. From introducing new contracts with students, distributing school materials, visiting schools, distributing maize and hosting a school group from the UK.

There is much to grateful for, especially being able to recruit 19 new students this year.

For young people in Malawi, the barriers to completing Secondary Education can be challenging. In a country where only 15% complete Secondary Education the determination to succeed is impressive. The biggest barrier is poverty.