The YES Initiative is delighted to announce that Shamila Wakati, one of our sponsorship program students from Msalura CDSS, has been selected to join the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management. This marks an important milestone for
On Friday, 3 April 2026, the Youth Empowerment and Support Initiative (YESI) led a mentorship panel at the 2026 Salima SCOM Easter Conference held at Cornerstone Christian High School in Salima. The session brought together seven mentors, including current university students and graduates from different academic backgrounds across Malawi. This
In March 2023, 22-year-old Sosten Jollam was a Form Three student at Msalura Community Day Secondary School in Salima, facing the possibility of dropping out of school because his family could no longer afford tuition fees. Born into a family of nine in the remote Gwirize Village, Sosten had already
The YES Initiative held mentorship sessions at Kaputu and Yambe Community Day Secondary Schools in Salima District, inspiring over 530 students to stay focused, disciplined, and hopeful about their education. The sessions encouraged resilience, academic excellence, and the belief that success is possible through hard work and determination.
Mike Movet’s inspiring journey from rural poverty to university success shows how YES Initiative’s support empowers Malawian youth to break barriers and pursue their dreams.
From rural Salima to Kamuzu University of Health Sciences—Kevious’s journey shows what’s possible when we invest in potential
Growing up in Salima, I saw firsthand how education—or the lack of it—shaped the lives of girls around me. Some of my childhood friends, full of promise and potential, never got the chance to finish school. Many were married off as teenagers, their dreams cut short before they had a
On Wednesday, 26 February 2025, the YESI Mentors team wrapped up the month on a high note by conducting two mentorship sessions at Malowa and Lifidzi CDSS in Salima District. The sessions attracted a total of 557 students: 349 at Malowa and 208 at Lifidzi. Comprising nine university students and
On Saturday, 18th January 2025, 13 YESI mentors gathered at Pothawira Christian Mission Organization in Salima to inspire and guide 103 students in what was marked as the first mentorship session for 2025. The session, part of YESI’s ongoing efforts to empower Malawi’s youths, was divided into two segments to
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
