OUR IMPACT
Building Schools
We build classroom blocks for our partner schools because in rural Malawi there is a lack of safe infrastructure and as a result, many children are learning outside. Children are being denied the chance to access a high-quality education and with students lacking the resources to learn, many lose hope and drop out.
Attendance rates have improved at the schools where we have built classroom blocks. Pupils also report that they feel more empowered, valued and safe.
All of our resources are bought from local businesses and all of our building work is done by local, skilled tradesmen.
“SEED has helped my learning. We used to learn in a poor environment until SEED built our class block” - Pupil
Education Plus Packages
We support our partner schools’ most vulnerable children via our Education Plus Packages. Many are academically able but due to poverty, are at risk of dropping out. Headteachers in our partner schools identify these pupils, many of whom have to engage in manual work to earn money to pay for the basic resources needed to complete school.
We offer vital support in the form of fees, books, uniform, resources, food and toiletries for pupils with the aim of lowering dropout rates and increasing the number of school leavers going on to further education or employment.
“SEED Malawi has encouraged and empowered our education and we are grateful for that” - Pupil
Mentorship Programme: safeguarding schools and communities
We run a mentorship initiative where we focus on empowering women in the community by training them to become community mentors.
Mentors offer guidance and support to marginalised girls in the community who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
We want to promote and develop strong, skilled women to inspire and lead their communities.
“Your generosity has changed the lives of many students. Your donations gave my students unrelenting motivation and we are very thankful” - Teacher
Community Feedback
Everything we do at SEED Malawi is community led. We carried out a survey to seek feedback on our work from teachers and pupils in the Thyolo region. Here are some of the key findings:
100% of teachers agree or strongly agree that SEED has improved the lives of children in Thyolo.
96% of pupils strongly agree that SEED has improved their experience at school.
100% of teachers strongly agree or agree that SEED listens to the community.
100% of teachers strongly agree or agree that SEED is led by the community.
“Your programmes have a tremendous impact on our students. Continue doing your good work” - Teacher
“Thank you for your willingness to make a difference in our lives” - Pupil
