What the Children Think About MCM
We recently conducted a program evaluation at MCM and the report was both encouraging and enlightening. We are trying to learn what is working (and not working), so we asked Phoebe Kufeyani (Social Director) and the children for their input. Here is a sample of the feedback received:
- Krisha was happy that she learnt the alphabet. She is in pre-school!
- Yankho requests more books so they can read more stories.
- Several older children appreciated the guidance they receive (even when they do something wrong).
- Joana likes the porridge served, but Peter is not a fan!
- Ruth is happy she learned shapes and the calendar.
- Bridget feels they should have eggs (apparently her whole class cheered at this idea).
- Andrew appreciates the treatment he receives when he is sick.
There was overwhelming agreement that the educational support is working, and the children asked to be challenged even more in their work. In other words, they want to keep learning! We also continue to see improved scores in their school work, relative to their peers. But it is clear that the children need learning tools and books.
With the help of some supporters we will work towards creating a library in cooperation with African Library Project. Another supporter has graciously donated a Kindle which I will take to Malawi later this month. We will test it out for two months and if this digital experiment works well then we will expand the program.
Phoebe emphasized that behavior continues to improve mainly because the children are not idle and they feel more accountable. There is a true sense of community and love. It truly makes a difference when the children see they are cared for.
Will you join us in blessing these children? We welcome your tax-deductible support. The children of MCM continue to benefit greatly from daily nutritious meals, afterschool education, medical services and emotional support provided through our dedicated staff. It is because of you that the lives of young children have been changed immeasurably.
Happy Holidays!
Dear Friends of MCM,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Thank you for your faithful support and encouragement. The children of MCM continue to benefit greatly from daily nutritious meals, afterschool education, medical services and emotional support provided through our dedicated staff. It is because of you that the lives of young children have been changed immeasurably.
In 2012 we hope to welcome more orphaned children into MCM. Plans are also underway to create a school to help ease the tremendous over-crowding in local schools. In this way our hope is to touch the lives of more children and their communities.
Will you join us in blessing these children? Before the New Year begins we welcome your tax-deductible support.
Gratefully,
Sean & Kiran Robinson
MCM
Making a Difference
Being accepted into Secondary School (the equivalent of High School in the British educational system) is a big deal, especially in Malawi. Most orphaned and vulnerable children do not have the resources and support needed to progress in their education. When they do move on, it is time to celebrate!
We have great news coming from the MCM centre. Six students have been selected to secondary school and five of them are girls! Here is the list of students moving on and the school they will be attending:
- Stella Fombe & Mercy Gwedeza to Lunzu Secondary School
- Mercy Gwedeza & Zione Frank to Namikase Secondary School
- Anny Ganizani & Chifuniro Kera to Chivumbe Secondary School.
We are also pleased to confirm that six additional MCM children passed their secondary school exams, but have not yet been selected to secondary school. They are Chimwemwe Time, Ali Balakasi, Stan Chinsewu, Sofina Tepeka, Fyson Jiya and Robert Kambalame. Ken Mpemba expects some of these to repeat standard eight exams and some to find places in “day secondary schools”.
Two other students, Gift Khani & Felister Kaliza will repeat standard eight exams.
This is such a great accomplishment for the children of MCM! The children have worked hard to reach this level of education. This accomploshment exemplifies why the educational support MCM provides is so critical to the future prospects of the children we serve.
The leadership team, teachers and staff at MCM are unwavering in their work with the children. Their efforts are making a difference thanks to your generous support.
Please remember to give as you are able. The cost of maintaining a full staff of qualified teachers and support staff continues to rise. And our hope is to bring more children into MCM. Without your donations this is not possible.
Thank you for making a real, tangible difference in the lives of Malawi’s orphans.
Pre-school Progress
Having recently visited the center in Malawi I am pleased to report on how well the children are doing. In particular the pre-school children are growing by leaps and bounds. It was such a pleasant surpirse to hear them use English. But not only were they learning basic English, they can recite days of the week, shapes, colors and their ABC’s.
I am proud of these little ones but also of the dutiful staff at MCM. Our new Pre-school teacher, Susan, as well as Thamison spend meaningful time with the young children. It is this dedication that is making a real difference in lives of those who don’t have all of the priviledges that we might. Most importantly they are getting a head-start in their education, which will prepare them for a better way of life.
If you would like to see a brief video of the pre-school children, click here. Thank you for your support!
Read moreMalawi Benefit Concert
MCM is happy to announce that The King’s Academy 2011 Malawi Team is performing a special concert on behalf of the Malawi Children’s Mission. The event is on Friday, January 21st. For more details and information on purchasing tickets, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153152321403371 or contact Sean Robinson at sean@malawichildrensmission.org.
We hope you can join us for this special event.
Date: January 21st, 2011, 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: TKA Theatre, 562 North Britton Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
