student story, student sponsorship, special needs
Story Time
Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Story of ...

In the realm of education, every student's journey is unique, but few stories encapsulate resilience and determination quite like that of Zalimba, a Form 4 student and beneficiary of Story Time.

Overcoming Adversity: The Inspiring Story of Zalimba
women's empowerment, student sponsorship, food security
Story Time
Empowering Futures: Story Time Q1 Update

Through student sponsorship, mentoring, women’s empowerment, teacher training, and food security initiatives Story Time endeavors to provide holistic support to students facing various challenges, including inflation and hunger. Here's a glimpse into our activities during Q1 of 2024.

Empowering Futures: Story Time Q1 Update
Malawi, COVID-19, environment
Story Time
How COVID-19 Changed Malawi

The year 2020 has brought great change around the world. Malawi has seen its share of floods, elections, and regulation changes due to COVID-19. If you haven’t had the chance to keep track of it all (who does?), Story Time has put together a brief rundown of what has happened in Malawi this year, and where things stand now.

How COVID-19 Changed Malawi
Malawi, school life, COVID-19
Story Time
Story Time COVID-19 Response

The government of Malawi closed high schools mid-year in April 2020, and in November, the government invited Form 4 (Senior) high schoolers back to school in order to study for the exams that they were originally supposed to take in May. Senior students will take their government exams, and all students will advance grades in February. The government has mandated masks, hand washing, and social distancing, but in rural Malawi, at our partner high school, students are not able to buy these items

Story Time COVID-19 Response
school life, Malawi
Abena Oduro
How are Teachers Able to Focus on Malawi's New ...

Teacher training workshops have started and are continuing this year. Dr. Zikani Kaunda, Story Time Vice President said, “It’s good that we have all the teachers on board, the progress will be demonstrated in the students’ performance.” Each teacher will have a plan of action, from today until the end of the term, to see what has improved in terms of students’ performance.

How are Teachers Able to Focus on Malawi's New Urgent Guidelines? Making Sense of MSCE, JSCE & Teacher Training

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[Video] How SSP Students are Selected for Sponsorship

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[Video] How SSP Students are Selected for Sponsorship

Selecting students for the Standard Sponsorship Project is a long process that occurs each year. Within the first few weeks of the school year, students are permitted to attend school for a period of time without paying school fees. During this window of time, Story Time members assist with a 7-step selection process.

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One Girl's Journey: From Periods to Empowerment

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In this Short Story, Cynthia, one of the young women in Malawi who is a part of the Women's Empowerment Project (WEP), shares her thoughts on school, goals, and what it means to be a girl. Cynthia is 16, and in Form 3 (Junior year). She has 3 siblings and lives with her two parents. Her favorite subject is Biology. When she grows up, she wants to become a nurse because she has a desire to help people.

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Vera Takes on the World

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Vera is a Form 4 (Senior) at Nsondole Community Day Secondary School. Her favorite subjects are math, geography, and biology. She feels she is an important member of the community because people in her community see her as an educated person who can give back. As a female, Vera doesn't have many role models. She hopes to complete her education and start giving back to her community soon.