What’s Happening

In a camp where survival often overshadows ambition, a new initiative is giving skilled refugee youth an opportunity at meaningful work and business establishment. The Displaced and Refugee Youth Enabling Environment Mechanism (DREEM) Project, implemented by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, launched a pilot initiative called ArTERY […]

When Mufariji Malasi escaped from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Malawi in 2016, the 19-year-old refugee faced an uncertain future. Rebuilding his education in a new country involved tackling language barriers, cultural adjustments, and financial difficulties. However, thanks to a scholarship program from There Is Hope, Malasi’s journey transformed into one of growth through […]

At There Is Hope, we are honoured to continue our longstanding commitment to healthcare access for refugees and host communities. On 21st March, we handed over medical supplies worth MK102 million to Dzaleka Health Centre in Dowa, a vital facility serving over 86,000 people, including refugees and neighbouring communities.   Six Years of Sustained Support […]

We were honored to welcome a distinguished delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB), led by the AfDB Country Manager for Malawi, Macmillan Anyanwu. This special visit was part of the AfDB’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations, and we are deeply grateful that they chose to recognize the impactful work being done by There Is Hope (TIH) […]

Amidst the struggles of displacement at Dzaleka Refugee Camp and economic hardship in Dowa district as a whole, two women are threading needles of hope into the fabric of their lives. Furaha Mulasi, a 37-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Veronica Yasin, a 27-year-old Malawian from Dowa, are single mothers determined […]

23-year-old Congolese Symon Peter from Dzaleka Refugee Camp is a carpentry student that has defied the odds to complete his supposedly 6 months course, in one year. His story is that of hope and hunger for success. Symon lives in a modest home with his elder brother, a social worker with one of the international […]

The journey to success for 18-year-old Esther Niyokwizera began down the dusty paths of Dzaleka Refugee Camp, home throughout her life. From almost giving up on her education, sitting for her MSCE while sick and without studying Esther’s story gives reason for rejoicing in triumph over adversity – made of determination, hard work, and the transformative power of education. Read through the transformative power of our Education Scholarship program.

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 he had to drop out of secondary school to support his family after a tragic accident left his father, an international truck driver, unable to work due to a lower limb amputation. Christopher tried out different trades before realizing that carpentry was his true calling, motivated by his commitment to take care of his family.

Dzaleka Centre, Dowa District, Malawi — Against the backdrop of the sun-drenched Dzaleka Refugee Camp, a remarkable celebration unfolded as 33 individuals stepped onto the stage at There Is Hope’s Training Centre. Their hearts brimmed with hope and determination, marking a pivotal moment—the graduation ceremony of There Is Hope’s Two-Year Bible School Course in Leadership Development. Malawi, and the Dzaleka Refugee Camp will never be the same.

We are thrilled to present our Annual Report for 2023. This report is a celebration of our achievements, the challenges we’ve tackled, and our vision for the future. Dive into the key highlights, financial health, impactful stories, and future goals that define our journey. Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our incredible community. Together, we are making a difference!

Lovemore Phiri, from Lilambwe village, in T/A Mkukula area is a testament of the successful implementation of the Light Up project. Growing up in a rural setting, and dropping out of school because his parents could not afford to send him to school, Lovemore has today grown up to be an independent and responsible adult, having trained in Solar Photovoltaic Installation under the Light Up project, offered by There Is Hope.

Imagine a 14-year-old girl named Tadala Mbewe from Chileka village under TA Chiwere. Her parents are divorced and out of touch, leaving Tadala and her two siblings in the care of their elderly grandmother. Tadala’s uncle, a small-scale tinsmith, steps in to pay her school fees, but by the end of Form 1, he can no longer afford it. Tadala faces the devastating prospect of dropping out of school. This was a sad reality for the Form 2 pupil at Nanthomba Secondary School, until There Is Hope Education Scholarships programme stepped in.