On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, YESI mentors led an inspiring session for 313 Demera and Maganga Secondary Schools students. The session addressed unique challenges faced by the students, particularly young girls, who often encounter societal pressures that disrupt their education. The YESI mentorship team had seven mentors and reached 65 Form 1 and
Thirteen-year-old Priscilla dreams of becoming a medical doctor. However, her father’s €2-a-day income cannot cover the cost of sending her to Salima Secondary School, a boarding school where she earned a place after excelling in her primary school exams. Born into a family of three, Priscilla and her twin sister,
Students at Mkwero and Matenje Secondary Schools in Salima have been inspired to set SMART goals and strive for academic excellence during the first mentorship sessions of the year, which took place on Thursday, October 10, 2024. YESI organised the mentorship program to provide students with the tools and guidance
On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, the Youth Empowerment and Support Initiative (YESI) team conducted an inspiring mentorship session at Kaphirimtiwa Community Day Secondary School in Salima. The enthusiastic response from both students and teachers was truly heartwarming. The presence of our seven mentors made the session even more impactful as
“Empowering women isn’t just a moral obligation; it’s an investment in the future. By investing in women, we accelerate progress for them and entire societies. Let’s commit to empowering women and watch as our collective future blossoms with opportunity and equality.” As we commemorate International Women’s Day, Wamwayi Dula, our
On Saturday, March 2nd, 2023, we hosted an incredible inaugural University Application Sensitization Session at the Msalura CDSS Hall in Salima. Prospective college students gathered to gain insights into the diverse programs offered in public universities and to learn how to make informed choices that enhance their chances of being
It was an amazing start to our second mentorship session of the year 2024 at Chilumba CDSS, one of the partner schools where we sponsor students. On Tuesday, February 13, our YESI mentors challenged and motivated students at the school to remain determined with their goals. Sharing from his experience
A fantastic kick-off to 2024 for our mentorship team as YESI mentors ignited a spark at Lifidzi Secondary School, Salima, in a dynamic mentorship session on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Our mentors shared their inspiring journeys and motivated students to aim for academic excellence. One of our mentors, Felix, a
I’m Shafi Kaliyati, a 20-year-old student from Salima District currently pursuing my studies at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) – Bunda Campus. Thanks to the incredible support from Pothawira (Haven) Christians Mission Organization, which covers my education and living expenses. I wanted to take a moment
On Thursday, November 16th, Ngodzi Community Day Secondary School in Salima bloomed with excitement as mentors from the Youth Empowerment and Support Initiative (YESI) conducted an impactful mentorship session. In attendance were over 200 students from the surrounding villages. The mentors delved into vital topics including academic excellence, career guidance,
