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Educating girls in one of the poorest nations in the world will measurably improve the lives of their families, their villages, and their country helping today’s girls shine. Video is our latest annual review.

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Educating girls in Malawi

We are a team of Canadians partnering with Malawians to provide education to girls with no other options. We operate a girls Christian boarding school in rural Malawi, Africa.

Based on a proven model, we will provide tuition-free education initially to girls from poverty-stricken homes equipping them to graduate, go on to college, or return and help to pull their families out of poverty.

About Malawi

Known as the warm heart of Africa, Malawi is located in south central Africa with the majority of the population being subsistence farmers growing maize for food on small plots of land Malawi.

One of the most Christian dominant communities in Africa, Malawi is also one of the poorest with 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 70% living on less then $1.25 per day 48% of the population is under age 14 with 10 million children under age 20.

Help us build a better future

We are always looking for partners to help us change the lives of girls through education helping them change the lives of their families and their communities. Join us by supporting our capital campaign as we build our school or as a scholarship sponsor for one of our future students.

Assist with our capital campaign

Phase One is just the start. There is a plan to continue developing the campus. Would you like to learn more about other buildings and projects in the plan? We would welcome the opportunity to set up a discussion or presentation to see how we can engage you.

Please contact us at for more information.

Kuwala workshop

Trades workshop for students to learn a skill with hand and power tools. Kuwala_2024

Sponsor a girl and give the gift of education

Kuwala student Alyssa

Form 1 student: Alyssa, Kuwala_2024

Sponsorship covers the cost of educating girls including school fees, uniform, school supplies, safe accommodation on campus, and nutritious food. Sponsoring a girl through school provides hope and helps them achieve their full potential while reducing poverty in Malawi. Educating one girl, saves three lives from poverty.

Stories from the Field

Stories from the Farm

Stories from the Farm

Growing a Sustainable Future: Kuwala’s Journey to Food Self-Sufficiency.

Kuwala is actively undertaking measures to enhance agricultural output and achieve food self-sufficiency. It is also developing water retention and management systems to mitigate the effects of increasing drought periods. The school is committed to adopting innovative agronomic practices for soil enrichment and crop diversification, concurrently transforming its landscapes.

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Stories from the Campus

Stories from the Campus

Kuwala’s Bond with the Community.

The relationship between Kuwala and the surrounding communities is symbiotic; the local population actively supports Kuwala by providing labour for various tasks, including agricultural piecework at the farm, security services for the campus, culinary preparations, and construction efforts. This collaboration strengthens community ties and enhances the operational capacity of Kuwala’s initiatives.

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Stories from the Classroom

Stories from the Classroom

The Campus is going digital with a Smart Student Management System.

As Kuwala School expands, we’re excited to announce the rollout of a cutting-edge Management Administrative program! This innovative system seamlessly collects, analyzes, communicates, and stores essential academic data on each student’s performance.

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Get in touch with us.

We are looking for people who truly want to make a measurable difference, who believe in Christian education and who understand that educating girls in Malawi is the “hand up” required to help them and their families escape poverty.

Email: [email protected]

Our Plan | The Evolution of the School

2022

2022

Mobilizing like-minded Canadians and aligning with a dedicated team of Malawians, a clear vision was adopted for a boarding school that would provide free, high-quality education in a safe...

2021

2021

The year 2021 was a busy construction year. St. Peter's Assembly Hall interior and exterior was completed and a new commercial kitchen with gas lines to an onsite LNG storage tank system is being...

2020

2020

Power hook up to the National Grid is complete, and lights are installed in the classroom block. This is a significant advancement for the school, allowing for longer study time and a safer campus...

2019

2019

The start of the new year was busy. Steps for the two-story Water Tower are complete. Construction begins on the St. Peter’s Assembly Hall and our first grant is received from the Manitoba Council...

2018

2018

The first Hostel for 60 girls is constructed. Each bedroom is equipped with two sets of bunk beds. For many of these girls, it will be the first time they will sleep on a mattress and blanket. The...

2017

2017

The dream of building a Girls school in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, becomes a reality. The name chosen for the school is “KUWALA” which means “light” in the local language....