When the Buses Reached the Lake The girls didn’t wait to be shown their rooms. The moment the buses pulled in at Mangochi, they left their luggage where it fell and ran straight for the water. For most of them, it was the first time seeing Lake Malawi. For many, it was the first time […]
On May 28, 2026, three young women graduated from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, known as LUANAR. Jacquiline Kanzenga, Luckia Makande, and Stella Grecian each came from a different district in Malawi, and each carried a different story. In a country where very few women earn a university degree, all three finished on
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Her journey took a positive turn after joining the after-school Creating Health Approaches to Success (CHATS) Club, where she found encouragement and motivation from fellow learners.
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National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K 20 million to AGE Africa to support the education of underprivileged girls, in a move aimed at keeping more learners in school.
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Last month, AGE Africa traveled to Malawi for an unforgettable, on-the-ground look at how our programs are transforming girls’ lives. One of the highlights was the CHATS Safari, a unique opportunity to ride together, share snacks and stories, and witness firsthand how CHATS Girls’ Club is shaping the next generation of leaders in Malawi. From
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Education is one of the most powerful tools to change the world, especially for girls. The World Economic Forum’s article, Investing in Girls’ Education: An Economic and Moral Imperative, highlights why educating girls is not just the right thing to do but also a smart investment. If all girls completed secondary school, the global economy
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We are thrilled to share some wonderful news! Several talented AGE Africa scholars participated in a poetry contest hosted by Global Giving, and we are proud to announce that a poem by one of our CHATS members has been selected! AGE Africa is honored to be featured in Global Giving’s poetry book, which celebrates resilience,
What embodies commitment and dedication? These profound questions found their answers during the Together Women Rise and AGE Africa experience at Bzyanzi Secondary School in Dowa district on Friday, October 4th. For months, stakeholders at Together Women Rise eagerly anticipated visiting one of AGE Africa’s partner institutions, cultivating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and expectation on
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Introducing the Society of Undercover Donors – a unique and global movement supporting girls in Malawi through the transformative work of AGE Africa. The Society is a network of individuals united by a shared mission: empowering young girls in Malawi to complete their education and build brighter futures Here’s how you can join and make
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This September, at the age of 28, Florence will walk down the aisle – a milestone for girls in her village of Mologeni in the Mangochi District. Many of her peers have already experienced the challenges of marriage and motherhood. Florence’s story is quite different, raising the question, what made her delay marriage despite the
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