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The 14-year-old Girl Who Became a Midwife in a Labor Ward
By Francisco Fhote Hers is an interesting story. A very curious one. You would think she is narrating a dream she had last night. Not until you hear the rest of it. “Iwe, nthawi yako yobeleka...
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The Young Solar Technologist
“I am now able to take care of my needs, as well as my sister’s—my family’s…” Some individuals view vocational training as a substitute for formal education. According to unpopular belief, it is...
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The Single and Self-Reliant Young Lutia
Lutia, who is 23 years old, is single and without a child. Many people in her town are shocked by this, as the majority of her age group are either married or have more than two kids. “I don’t want...
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17 Years of Promoting Self-Reliance Among Refugees and the Host Community!
Our existence has been fueled primarily by self-reliance. We have spent the last 17 years working to ensure that refugees at Dzaleka Refugee Camp and the surrounding Malawian communities have access...
View ArticleAge Is Just A Number: Mariam’s Journey to Becoming a Tailor at 40
As we chat with Mariam Baisikolo late one afternoon in May of this year, she is interrupted by customers coming to seek her services or a passerby or two shouting “Atelala!…(Tailor!)”. The intriguing...
View ArticleThe making of the first female tailor…
Janet is a young mother of 1 child. She is 23 years old. Janet joined the Tailoring Course with the cohort of January to June 2022 and graduated in September of the same year. She heard of There is...
View ArticlePasco, the Genius!
Pasco is a form three secondary school student. He passed the 2022/2023 National Junior Exams with flying colors! Not just a cliché; he managed to get six As and five Bs. Yes, eleven distinctions in...
View ArticleThe Role Model; the First Female Welder, Josophine!
She is 22 years old and a single mother of two who lives in Kasungu. She is the fifth born in the family of a retired primary school teacher. She learned welding and fabrication from July to December...
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Success Stories
In the heart of Malawi, where hope meets opportunity, your support can create lasting change. Your Giving Tuesday donation ensures education, vocational training, and community development for...
View ArticleYankho: Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Midwifery Dreams
Beaming with confidence and carrying an air of a professional Nurse-midwife, Yankho Makande can be mistaken for a professional who has been practicing in the medical field for long. She is a recent...
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Lighting Up a New Era in Malawi’s Plumbing Sector
Leah Mtachila, a 22-year-old woman from Mponela, is making a name for herself in Malawi’s plumbing industry. She has been a part of a project called “Light Up” run by There Is Hope. The project, funded...
View ArticleFrom Farming Fields to Academic Excellence: Isaac’s Journey to Success
In the heart of Dowa, central Malawi, a story of determination and resilience unfolds, as Isaac Mkwangwanya, a 26-year-old graduate from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS),...
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Hope Shines Bright: Transforming Lives, One Scholarship at a time
In Dowa, the promise of a brighter future shines through the efforts of There Is Hope, with our dedicated programming to transforming lives through education. Our scholarships change the destinies of...
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Lovemore’s Lighting Success: From an Idle Mind, to a Solar Entrepreneur
Overcoming Industrial Challenges Dowa district has struggled with a shortage of skills Training Centers, with only one community technical college for a population of over 772,000 (NSO, 2018). Refugees...
View ArticleThe Future is Bright! Read Our 2023 Annual Report
We are excited to share with you our Annual Report for 2023! This past year has been one of remarkable growth, innovation, and impact. Our annual report summarizes the milestones we have achieved, the...
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Empowering Communities Through Leadership Development
In today’s rapidly changing world, community leaders play a crucial role in inspiring, uniting, and driving positive change. At There is Hope, we believe that meaningful change in our communities...
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Crafting a Future Beyond Circumstance
At 22 years old, Christopher Namalanga is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of Malawi’s youth. As the fourth child in a family of five, Christopher’s life took an unexpected turn when...
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From Dowa to an Israel Global Experience
For countless young Malawians, tertiary education remains a distant dream because of financial hardship, but for Fatsani Kadango, a 26-year-old forestry student, the There Is Hope (TIH) Education...
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Keep the Spark Alive: A Day of Wellness, Learning, and Connection
On a sun-kissed Friday in November, the There Is Hope team gathered along the serene shores of Salima’s lake, stepping away from the daily grind to focus on something deeply essential: mental...
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Excelling Against the Odds
For 18-year-old Esther Niyokwizera, the journey to academic success began in the dusty paths of Dzaleka Refugee Camp, her lifelong home, where she was born to Burundian parents who fled conflict back...
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