© 2007 AID AFRICA UK Registered Charity Number 1116336
“Poverty is killing education in Malawi”
(Quote from a young father)
Primary education is free, but Secondary education is only offered to the selected few, at a fee. Unlike the UK where age
determines the education level, annual
exam passes allow each child to
progress, so ages differ
in each Form.
determines the education level, annual
exam passes allow each child to
progress, so ages differ
in each Form.
Sponsorship
Figures quoted for each
child includes 3 terms’ schooling, relevant exam fees, and a uniform
Figures quoted for each
child includes 3 terms’ schooling, relevant exam fees, and a uniform
Just £39 for a whole year’s education!
BERNARD, M 16 yrs old, Form 1
Bernard lives with his widowed mother in acute poverty ....
Bernard lives with his widowed mother in acute poverty ....
LUCY, K 16 yrs old, Form 1
Lucy in an orphan living with her grandmother ....
Lucy in an orphan living with her grandmother ....
Each child listed here is new to our education programme and so we are awaiting photos and further information. The home situation of each child has been carefully assessed to ensure we help those in the most vulnerable circumstances.
More children to follow ....
