Education
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Supporting girls in maledominated programmes
Stella came first among all learners in her district in the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations. Thanks to…
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When public budgets are gender-responsive
Eight years ago, Chikuli ward councillor Beatrice Mlatho found it challenging to advocate for fair participation of women in the…
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One selfless teacher
At 25, Temwani Chilenga, a teacher mortified by agonies of her poor learners in Lilongwe, has won the Commonwealth Points…
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Keeping girls in school through tax justice
At 16, Lizinet Chatambalala believes she has what it takes to realise her dream to become a nurse. She says…
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Women MPs fire girls to learn
The life and education of Salome Khaneni, 15, was seldom easy. The Form Two girl used to walk over 3.5…
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Giving poor leaners hope
As Domasi Government Primary School, authorities summon all learners on bursary to an impromptu meeting. Girls dreaming big step forward,…
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Slowing girl’s rush to marry
A 16-year-old girl renamed Suzgo to conceal her identity sat last year’s primary school leaving examinations while seven months pregnant.…
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Married, dumped at 14
Bertha Fanuel, from Chikwawa District, got married and divorced at the age of 14. She mirrors a silent crisis in…
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Agnes goes back to school
Agnes Kasapila, a 16-year-old mother of two, married at the age of 14 when she was in Form One. “I…
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Giving teachers headship skills
When Linley Lengani arrived at Tsogolo la Ana Primary School in Blantyre two weeks ago, she was excited to lead…
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