Of 20 Orant sponsored students who sat for the Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination (MSCE) last year, 18 qualified for University, and we are thrilled to announce that 14 have secured places at public universities! Of the 14, two are boys and 12 are girls. Read our latest blog and learn more about what this means to Orant.
Staff Highlight: Lonjezo Chauya
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At 29 years-old, Lonjezo Chauya has been working with Orant Charities Africa as an Education Support Program Manager since February 2017. As an education program manager, Lonjezo is responsible for all of the management of educational support programs to vulnerable students through tuition support, mentorship, and monitoring. She holds a Bachelor of Education Degree in Business Studies from the University of Malawi, The Polytechnic. In the recent selection of students to the prestigious Malawian Universities, over 60% of students (secondary school graduates) under her guidance were selected to Universities.
Lonjezo is the last born in a family of 6 children. Together with her Fiancée Alexander, they have a 9 months old daughter named Kuwala.
During her free time, Lonjezo likes watching TV, reading news, chatting, eating, baking, listening to music, and dancing
The Orant Journal
Orant Nyali Yanga Poetry Competition: Unlocking Creativity
Some weeks ago, we opened our Orant Nyali Yanga Poetry Competition as a way of encouraging creative expression in Dowa Secondary School Students. We are excited to announce that the competition is still open and the deadline has been extended to July 15th! Read our latest article to learn more about the competition, what it means to us and how important it is to the schools and communities we work with.
Poetry Competition
Let your light shine with our new poetry competition for secondary school students in Dowa district!
Promoting Education Equality through Student Sponsorships
On Saturday, April 27, we are holding a Spring Bingo fundraiser in support of education in rural Malawi. Read today’s blog article to learn more about how your support will help in promoting education in rural Malawi.
Staff Highlight: Jean Nyasulu
Jean Nyasulu joined Orant Charities Africa in 2023 as our Human Resources Manager. Learn more in her staff highlight.
Congratulations to the Ulemu Scholarship Recipients!
Congratulations to the Ulemu Scholarship Recipients! Orant’s Ulemu scholarship seeks to invest in the education of outstanding, hardworking and intelligent Malawian students by sponsoring them towards getting a diploma or bachelor’s degree. Read their bios here!
A Sponsored Student Gives Back
Meet Jonathan Chikaonda, our sponsored student who got the highest points in his Malawi School Certificate Examinations (MSCE). Read our latest blog to learn more about Jonathan’s journey.
Orant Sponsors Laboratory at Malawian School
For the first time in the school’s 26-year history, Ngala Community Day Secondary School has a laboratory with lab supplies and chemicals. Read this week’s blog post to feel the excitement Ngala students and teachers share due to this development!
Congratulations to our sponsored student, Alick Nathan!
Congratulations to our sponsored student, Alick Nathan. Alick recently graduated from Malawi University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Honors Degree. Read our latest blog to learn more about Alick’s journey!
Staff Highlight: Andrew Chisenga
Andrew Chisenga joined Orant Charities Africa in 2023 as our Construction Manager. Learn more in his staff highlight.