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April 30, 2007
I am so excited for this chance to communicate with those of you interested in knowing what is happening in the warm heart of Africa - Malawi! Moffat and I came to visit the USA for a couple weeks. We attended a Leadership Conference in Brooklyn, NY and learned a lot. Moffat has now returned to Malawi and says things are going well there. I'm currently visiting family and friends in the Midwest and will be back to New York May 17th.
Again, I just want to appreciate each one of you who has supported our efforts to provide education for students in desperate need. For several years I have said that we were aware of the gap, but had no means to fill it. Many students in Malawi have been drowning in the sea of poverty and despair because they cannot finish their educations. You see, in one of the poorest countries of the world, students have to PAY for their own secondary education. Therefore, when there is an average of 7 children per family, it is literally impossible for families to pay for the education of each child.
Now, YOU are helping save some of those who were drowning, by making sure they can finish secondary school. We have organized the Education Scholarship Fund (ESF), and are providing school fees for 14 students to attend secondary school. You will find their stories elsewhere on this website. Their appreciation is so evident, with their faces showing the relief and gratitude of being given an opportunity to improve their lives. It also gives hope to their families and others who know them. We will keep you updated on their progress.
We also are reserving some of the funds for our 12 boys so that they will be able to attend a good school as they progress in their education. Their spirits were lifted when they received word from Kip "to dream big...we will do everything possible to enable you to get a good education".
Please write with any questions or comments - we look forward to sharing with each other.
Rosemary - rosemary@weareonemalawi.org