Fueling Dreams Through Mentorship – The ArTERY Project’s Transformative Impact
In Malawi, where unemployment remains high and opportunities are scarce, especially in rural communities, skills training alone is not enough. What truly changes lives is belief in one’s potential. The ArTERY Project (Accelerating Transition to Employment for Refugee Youth), implemented by World University Service of Canada (WUSC), in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, is proving this through its unique blend […]
Delivering Hope: Education Support Reaches Dozens of Malawian Students
There Is Hope Boosts Academic Success with Care Pack Distribution Across Dowa District Continuing our show of steadfast commitment to education and youth development, we successfully delivered care packs to students under our scholarship program, offering vital academic and wellness support as they head into the final term of the school year. Over the course […]
Our 2024 Annual Report is Out Now!
Explore how There Is Hope impacted lives across our catchment communities in 2024. From equipping youth with vocational skills to expanding educational scholarships and empowering local artisans, our latest Annual Report captures a year of progress, partnership, and purpose. We believe in the power of opportunity, and this year, more than 267 youth were trained […]
Carpenter Defies Gender Norms, Builds Future After Academic Setback
“I stepped back so my siblings could stay in school,” said 23-year-old Ivy Phaso, her voice carrying the weight of a decision that reshaped her life. After failing the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) in 2019, and with no money for a retake, her academic road ended abruptly. Her parents, subsistence farmers in Mwangala […]
Refilling Our Cups: A Day of Reflection and Reconnection!
On 14th July, the TIH team gathered in Dzaleka, for a Staff Retreat, a day to pause, reflect, and refuel. The session was facilitated by Hilary Murdoch, a team coach originally from the UK who has spent the past 13 years supporting NGOs across Southern Africa. With warmth and insight, Hilary created a safe and […]
New Initiative Brings Hope to Skilled Refugee Youth in Dzaleka Camp, Malawi
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 […]
From Camp to Confidence: How a Scholarship Sparked a New Beginning
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 […]
There Is Hope Delivers MK102 Million Worth of Medical Supplies to Dzaleka Health Centre
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 […]
African Development Bank Visits There Is Hope
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) […]
A Stitch in Time: Vocational Training is Weaving Hope for Single Mothers
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 […]
Turning Setbacks into Success
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 […]
Excelling Against the Odds
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.