Stories from the field

As Kuwala wraps up its first semester for the Christmas holidays this week, we are reflecting on a wonderful and successful year. The girls are finishing with exams, the teachers are marking and they are looking forward to going home for a short break over the holiday. There was even a valuation day, just for parents, to provide explanation and appreciation for what the students and teachers are achieving at Kuwala.мгновенный займ на карту без проверок

The girls and staff enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner prepared at the school. During the rainy season, the girls are happy and busy picking edible ants for dinner. Each girl was given the opportunity to light a candle at the dinner, this was significant as it challenges them to go home and be a brighter shining light in their village.

The year started with the purchase of a bare piece of land from the very supportive neighbouring villages, to the growth of a fully functioning school with 60 girls in Grade Nine. These girls, without Kuwala, would likely be extremely challenged to achieve a high school education and the opportunities that provides them.

The school now has a strong working water well and a two story water tower; a fully functioning septic and sewer system; a brand new three room classroom block and a 60 student hostel with solar power and fully functioning washrooms. The temporary kitchen and dining hall has worked very efficiently and after receiving a very generous sponsorship, plans are underway to build the permanent kitchen and meeting hall in the new year.

We have started down the path of installing the ARES (African Ruggedized Education System) so that our students will be using computers and have access to top education sites in a controlled environment.

In December, we recieved our first grant to apply towards a greenhouse that will not only provide a learning and working opportunity for the girls, but provide fresh grown produce for the school. We are looking for a sponsor to match this grant so we can proceed with this project as soon as possible.

We are also very thankful for a sponsorship partner that came forward to provide for the installation of a hot water system for the washroom. This is a first for the girls. Not only have they have never experienced running water, nor taking a shower…but never with hot running water…this is wonderful. The girls are also extremely excited to be sleeping in their very own beds, with blankets, in a hostel with windows and doors that will keep them safe and protected.

Looking to next year, we still have much to do and many opportunities are available. Pray about considering supporting a project or sponsoring a girl. Talk about Kuwala with your friends and families. Large or small, every little bit helps make a difference in the lives of these students. There are opportunities where we are looking for financial support for some upcoming specific needs, here are just a few:

Bibles and Bible knowledge textbooks – $480.00
English language and grammar books – $265.00
Science books – $660.00
Library Bookshelves – $375.00
Printer and cartridges – $1700.00

Many other teaching and Administration supplies….

There are some larger projects planned for 2019, a few include: Greenhouse – $8000.00
Teachers housing – $41000.00
Perimeter fencing for the school – $9400.00
Sports fields – $15000.00
Solar power for class block – $7700.00

Many other projects including pumping system, landscaping etc.

We are continuing to look for those interested in becoming sponsors of our students. If you are able to support one of the girls, the $100.00/month ($1200.00/year) scholarship sponsors will receive a separate personalized email with a picture and profile of their student that will include a personalized letter written by your student.

If you have any questions or suggestions to enhance your relationship with Kuwala Christian Girls School, please respond to this email and we’ll do our best to help. Thank you for your encouragement, support and patience as we continue to grow, continue to learn and continue to impact the lives of girls with no other option in life; to educate and to deliver them out of poverty; giving them a chance to positively impact their families and communities.

Our water tower is now complete! This was a significant engineering accomplishment and will now house a workshop on the main floor and administration offices on the second floor. The well has excellent output and combined with the storage capabilities of our water tower, will provide for sufficient water to meet Kuwala’s present and future growing needs.займ на карту мгновенно без отказа безработным

Kuwala Christian Girls School had a recent visit from Dr. Allan Jones of Canadian Vision Care – a registered Canadian Charity. Dr Jones is an optometrist located in Calgary, Alberta who regulary volunteers his time with Canadian Vision Care, providing services to those who are not able to have regular eye care. Dr Jones does considerable work in Malawi and on a recent trip, attended our school and provided free eye exams to all of our students, and where required, free glasses. We thank Dr. Jones and Canadian Vision Care for your support.

Finally, you will see on our completed dormitory, solar panels that have now been installed, providing light to the girls – many for the first time! Our focus now is to continue with more solar installations in our other buildings moving forward, taking our reliance off of our generator for ongoing power needs. 

We appreciate your support and patience as we continue to develop. There is still so much to do. We are passionate about changing the lives of these 60 girls and their communities, and for the girls who come after them. Thank you for your encouragement, support, prayers and patience. Spread the word, forward this newsletter to help impact the lives of girls with no other option in life; to educate and to deliver them out of poverty.

Our $100.00/month ($1200.00/year) scholarship sponsors will receive a separate personalized email with a picture and profile of their student that will include a personalized letter written by your student. Further communication will continue throughout the year from the students to their sponsors. We are looking for additional scholarship sponsors so please consider this opportunity.

Project sponsorship opportunities are welcome as we prepare to develop plans for a greenhouse, staff housing and increased enrolment.

Welcome to the first Newsletter Update for Kuwala Christian Girls School!займ на карту мгновенно круглосуточно займ

We appreciate your support and patience as we passionately work towards developing Kuwala Christian Girls School. Our newsletter will keep you updated on the exciting developments with the school and the students. Your enthusiasm and support is greatly impacting the rapid growth of the school and is greatly appreciated! “Kuwala” means “light” and the desire is for the light of God’s love in Jesus to shine to and through the girls at the school and beyond. Follow us and watch us grow! Shine Girls Shine!

OnSeptember 9th, Kuwala opened it’s doors to 60 girls! Most from rural areas and all from extremely poor socioeconomic backgrounds and from families experiencing extreme poverty. These girls are starting secondary school covering Forms 1-4 which is the equivalent of Grade 9-12. These girls have big dreams but their dreams will not come without struggle. All classes at Kuwala are taught in English. These girls have never had the opportunity to attend a nursery school, therefore, only started learning English in Primary school at the age of 6. They did not have parents to speak English at home, to help them learn at an early age or help them with school in their primary years. These girls have never experienced running water, have never been able to shower with warm water, have never used flushing toilets, nor have ever had a mattress to sleep on and a warm blanket. They have left the only family and home they have known to live together at the school where they will be safe to study, learn and grow to their full potential. It will be a struggle, but they are determined.

Kuwala Christian Girls School has adopted a curriculum that includes, English, Chichewa (local language), Math, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Geography, Biology, Computer studies, History and Bible Knowledge. Physical Education is also offered as an extra curricular activity.

A weekday at Kuwala starts at 4:00 am. Bathing, cleaning rooms and making beds. Breakfast at 6:00 am is porridge made with maize flour, salt and sugar. Classes start at 7:10 am until 12:30 with a 20 minute break; lunch runs from 12:30 to 1:30 pm where the girls are eager to enjoy Nsima, a common food with beans.Classes then continue from 1:30 to 3:30. Activities after classes vary by the day; sports, story telling sessions as part of English learning, manual work and community services. All of the girls planted trees in the Fall and every student is  responsible to care and maintain up to 10 trees. Some of the girls have even taken to naming their trees as one way of showing love for the life they are responsible for. Study circle and clubs and societies are some of the other activities that take  place later in the week. Saturdays are reserved for Bible studies, academic studies, sports, laundry and traditional games and songs. Supper is always followed by a shower and study hall until 7:30 pm. Additional English classes provided by the teacher on campus follows until 8:30 pm. Then, they are free to self study until bedtime at 9:00 pm. 

As the girls are living in an environment without parents, it is important to have structure and their time scheduled. Sports time is a very exciting time for the girls as well as is visiting day! Once a month, the girls get to see their parents, hear stories from home and are excited to get a few additional groceries the parents bring with them.

Care and love…two of the experiences the girls receive at Kuwala. On Saturdays, a nurse visits the girls in their hostel, something they would never get at home. The teachers preach love, integrity and peace for the sake of growth. Many have said they want to become nurses when they finish school at Kuwala. These girls already have a brighter future!

Our $100.00/month ($1200.00/year) scholarship sponsors will receive a separate personalized email with a picture and profile of their student that will include a personalized letter written by your student. Further communication will continue throughout the year from the students to their sponsors. While we have made significant progress with our sponsorship program, we continue to have girls who require sponsors. Please feel encouraged to share this newsletter with friends and family or others who you feel would be interested to become involved as a supporter or student sponsor.

Project sponsorship opportunities are also welcome as we prepare to develop plans for a greenhouse, staff housing and increased enrollment.

If you have any questions or suggestions to enhance your relationship with Kuwala Christian Girls School, please respond to this email and we’ll do our best to help. Thank you for your encouragement, support and patience as we continue to grow, continue to learn and continue to impact the lives of girls with no other option in life; to educate and empower them and to deliver them out of poverty; giving them a chance to positively impact their families and communities.