women's empowerment, school life, powerful futures
Story Time
Sewing Seeds of Change: How Teaching Girls to ...

The Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) program started 10 years ago with supplying all the female students with menstrual products so they could attend school. This program has grown in many ways over the past 10 years, including adding reusable pad workshops and skills training!

Sewing Seeds of Change: How Teaching Girls to Make Their Own Menstrual Pads Sparked a Decade of Empowerment
environment, Malawi, day in the life
Story Time
Spotlight: Lake Malawi

In honor of World Water Day, we are highlighting beautiful Lake Malawi! Lake Malawi (Lake Niassa/Nyasa) is nestled between Mozambique, Malawi, and Tanzania. It is the third largest and second deepest lake in Africa.

Spotlight: Lake Malawi
food security, Malawi
Story Time
Inflation rises in Malawi, but you can help.

The 2025 political climate has gotten off to a shaky start. Here’s how it’s affecting the students sponsored by Story Time, and what we can do to help. 

Inflation rises in Malawi, but you can help.
food security, Malawi, powerful futures, women's empowerment, student sponsorship
Story Time
2024 Restrospective

While we made a big impact; launched a successful teacher training program, a ST student achieved the highest score on the MSCE, and due to generous support, we were able to help 27 families afford food; inflation and food insecurity are still major concerns.

2024 Restrospective
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

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2024 Restrospective

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2024 Restrospective

While we made a big impact; launched a successful teacher training program, a ST student achieved the highest score on the MSCE, and due to generous support, we were able to help 27 families afford food; inflation and food insecurity are still major concerns.

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Austin’s Path to College

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Austin’s Path to College

Austin came to Story Time in order to further his education. Partly due to his determination and partly due to Story Time sponsorship, he was able to apply and begin attending college - the first in his family to do so. He wants to be financially stable so he can provide for his family. He says he thinks about his future everyday and is confident in his ability to achieve his dreams.

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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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12.6 Million under 30: Why Malawi's Invisible Gen is Motivated

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12.6 Million under 30: Why Malawi's Invisible Gen is Motivated

There is an “Invisible Generation” in Malawi. One that is virtually ignored. In Malawi, 70% of the population is under 30. This means an influx of youth coming into the workforce, bringing with them, dreams of innovation, entrepreneurship, and a better future. But that is not what is happening. There is a youth job crisis and a growing number of young laborers in need of work.