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Symon Peter at There IS Hope School carpentry workshop
29 January 2025 / Read more

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 […]

Esther Niyokwizera in her secondary school days at Bzyanzi Secondary School.
21 November 2024 / Read more

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.

There Is Hope Staff at Keep the Spark Alive Retreat
18 November 2024 / Read more

Keep the Spark Alive: A Day of Wellness, Learning, and Connection

On Friday, 15th November, with support from the Imago Dei Fund, There Is Hope organized a rejuvenating lakeside retreat in Salima, dubbed Keep the Spark Alive (KSA). This annual retreat aims to nurture a revitalized and positive spirit among our dedicated staff members.
This year, we were honored to have a mental health expert who shared key insights on maintaining well-being in the workplace:

Fatsani Kadango
16 October 2024 / Read more

From Dowa to an Israel Global Experience

For many young Malawians, financial hardship puts higher education out of reach, but for Fatsani Kadango, a forestry student from Dowa District, the There Is Hope (TIH) Scholarship changed everything. The scholarship not only funded his education but also unlocked a life-changing opportunity: an 11-month agricultural internship in Israel. There, he gained advanced skills in sustainable forestry and farm management, which he hopes to apply back home to empower his community and contribute to Malawi’s Vision 2063. With graduation on the horizon, Fatsani’s journey serves as an inspiring example of how global experiences and local support can transform lives.