It’s official! I am a lecturer at Mzuzu University, a.k.a. Mzuni, in Malawi’s northern region. They considered hiring me as an Assistant Professor, but that title is pretty rare–even the head of department is only a Senior Lecturer. Continue reading “On Staff”
Henry is one of the secondary students supported by Kindle. This interview was done by Steve Cook of Equitas.
Cynthia is one of the secondary students supported by Kindle. This interview was done by Steve Cook of Equitas.
My parents were here for two weeks last month. Mostly they came to see us (more specifically our kids), but they also helped us to get re-started on vocational training at Kindle. Continue reading “Vocational Training”
We’ve completed Phase 1 of construction on “Tiwale Centre,” a meeting hall and vocational training school. This photo shows some Kindle workers in Tiwale Centre teaching guardians of orphans about farming techniques to increase their harvest.
Joseph is the fifth of six children in his family, and is just starting his first year of secondary school. He will be leaving his home in Jelabi village where he has been living with his mother and a younger sister, because his new school is so far from his home. He did so well in primary school that he was invited to attend two different schools, including Chipoka Secondary School, one of the best schools in the district. He was able to start going to Chipoka thanks to support provided through Kindle. His dream job after completing secondary school is to be a policeman “if it is at all possible.” If he does as well at secondary school as he did at primary school, then surely it will be possible! And there’s no reason that a boy who prefers reading to football should not do well at school if given the chance!
Fainess looked embarrassed when I asked her what she would like to do after completing secondary school. She took a long time to answer, apparently thinking about this question for the first time in her life. Finally she said she would like to work in an office. No particular office, it seems, just anyplace that gets her away from living the life of a subsistence farmer. Fainess’ father died when she was very young, and her mother does all that she can to support Fainess and the four other children who are still at home. She has just finished primary school, where her favorite subjects were English and math, and where she enjoyed playing netball during her free time. Fainess is now attending her first year of secondary school, with funding provided through Kindle
Yesterday afternoon I had to do one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done, turning away an orphaned boy with legitimate needs. It was heartbreaking to see the hope fade from his face as I explained that we weren’t able to help pay his school fees because of a lack of funds. Continue reading “Education at Kindle”
These children are celebrating in a childcare center that is run by women in their village. They have just moved into a new building Kindle helped to fund after the women made the bricks and paid for the bricklayers. An excellent example of development: coming alongside our brothers and sisters who are working hard to do something positive for their community.
Food aid was distributed to families whose crops failed due to drought: a relief effort that did not depend on the recipients’ work.
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