Empowering the future of Malawi,
one child at a time

ORPHAN EDUCATION

We work to support orphaned children in overcoming the hurdles they face in accessing education, helping them to break the cycle of poverty.

Why education? Why Malawi?

In reality Malawi's secondary education isn't free, leading to only 15% of children completing it. In rural areas that completion rate is 10%.

The primary cause of this is extreme poverty, for most families putting food on the table is the constant challenge. Affording school fees, uniforms, books, shoes and all that education requires is unaffordable. Additionally, 11% of children are orphans, in part due to Malawi’s high HIV prevalence.

Our supported students are often raised by relatives or guardians, including struggling single parents. In some cases there are no relatives or guardians available and we call these households ‘child headed’.

How we help

We make sure that our students have everything they need to give them the best chance of success. This includes:

  • A full-time student support officer.

  • All school fees incl. exam fees.

  • School uniform incl. shoes

  • A solar lamp, allowing students to work in the evening.

  • School equipment incl. books.

  • Food support in times of hunger.

  • Sanitary provisions for girls

We believe in collective impact

Your monthly donations, no matter the amount, will contribute to the education and well-being of all our Malawian students. Join our community of supporters and make a difference in the lives of orphans through education.

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Stories from our students

Blog
Challenges in our Orphan Education Programme
Challenges in our Orphan Education Programme

Maintaining our orphan education programme has never been more challenging in the last 20 years than right now. Difficult decisions lay ahead yet we remain determined to change the story of Malawi where only 15% of young people complete secondary education.

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Determination to pursue education is amazing
Determination to pursue education is amazing

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.

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Encouragement and motivation - a report from Prisca Ibbu
Encouragement and motivation - a report from Prisca Ibbu

Our Orphan Education students came together recently for a day of motivation and encouragement. They were also blessed with a drama performance from Mbedza’s Hope Ambassadors as well as a distribution of Maize.

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Mbedza students are focussed on their learning
Mbedza students are focussed on their learning

With important exams ahead of them, our year 2 students are more focussed than ever.

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I am eternally grateful to Mbedza and all the sponsors
I am eternally grateful to Mbedza and all the sponsors

“Life was tough until my grandparents took me in…”

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Meet Fellister an Mbedza student
Meet Fellister an Mbedza student

As is too often the case in Malawi, most of her relatives had dropped out of school due to economic challenges. Despite this, Fellister always worked hard and had bright dreams for her future and her family…

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