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In Malawi, children who are living in extreme poverty go to school hoping for a brighter future. That's not what they get. It's not right. Things CAN change. Be part of the change you want to see.

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200 children. 1 teacher. The odds are stacked against them.

In Malawi, children living in poverty go to school hoping for a brighter future through education, but that’s not what they get.

There are 200 children in a class with only one teacher. They sit on the bare concrete floor without enough books, paper or even pens to go around. 

For a child living in poverty, learning to read, write and count isn’t just important. It’s their best chance of a brighter future. But it’s impossible for a teacher to teach, or a child to learn. As a result, children are forced to leave school without having had a chance to learn to read, write or count – essential skills if they’re to escape a life of poverty.

It’s not right. But with your help, it CAN change. 

Will you be part of the change you want to see, and help a child learn to read, write and count?

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In Malawi, children like Mphasto who are living in extreme poverty go to school hoping for a brighter future. That's not what they get. It's not right. Things CAN change. Be part of the change you want to see.

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