Mikuyu is a small village 10kms from the nearest tar road and 20 km from the nearest town (Kasungu).

The Secondary school consisted of a small derelict office and 2 unsafe classrooms. The School had 4 teachers and no access to water or electricity. At a basic level the school had insufficient desks, chairs, books and stationary.To add to its challenges in the rainy season the access road to the school became impassable for 4 weeks of the year.

In just 4 years, we are amazed at the improvements that have been made possible through our donors and partners.

Mikuyu shows there is a real model for sustainable change. We think that working with local people, taking time to ensure projects are properly completed before starting new work, and having a trusted partner in situ has made this work possible.

In addition we have seen the power of community development (beyond the school.)

In Mikuyu a health clinic has been established and is operated 5 days a week. A road bridge has been constructed to enable the area to be accessible 365 days a year. The availability of bikes also has had a significant impact to the logistics of families in the area.

These are all profound secondary benefits of our work that will open up the community to new economic horizons.

Current phase

Students now attending school, supported by 13 teachers

Of student population are now girls

Measuring success

We have been supporting All Saints School since 2015

We are moving into the final phase of our support of the secondary school. We will continue to support the school with building materials and teaching materials. In the community we will continue with supporting alternative livelihoods for the pupils and their parents.

Current phase

Malawi Schools Trust Registered Charity number 1182866