empowering the
next generation of leaders
transforming the community since 2007
Malaika is transforming lives and reshaping an entire community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by improving access to education, clean water, and healthcare.
For over 18 years, our grassroots model has created a powerful ripple effect across the community — one that begins with education.
Lasting change requires a broader approach. At Malaika, we work to break through the interconnected barriers of poverty with a holistic ecosystem of empowerment.
Our impact in numbers
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![Founder of Malaika with local children around a well.]()
46,000
people a year receive clean water through 32 wells
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![Cute, young schoolgirl from Congo smiling and sitting at a table.]()
430
students currently enrolled at the Malaika School
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![Local youth playing soccer on a field.]()
5,200
people access education and sports at our Community Center
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![Adult man with local youngsters looking at vegetation.]()
191,840
meals provided to students and school staff from our farm
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![A young scholar with a reflecting vest on explaining something that's been written on a school board.]()
936
community members benefit from our vocational programs
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![Young scholar with a microscope.]()
99.3%
our school’s retention rate, surpassing the national average of 53%
From Classrooms to Communities:
OUR Ecosystem in Action
What began as a humble vision to educate girls has grown into a thriving ecosystem—where education, health, and community programs come together to empower an entire village with the tools to shape their own future. At Malaika, we’re not just nurturing students, we’re building leaders.
The Education Effect: Louise’s journey at Malaika
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![Malaika student Louise at the age of 5 in front of the Georges Malaika Foundation sign.]()
2011
AGED 5
Louise steps into a classroom for the very first time, the first girl in her family to attend school. This moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey at Malaika.
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![Louise at the age of six on a stage in New York City at the Malaika 10-year anniversary with a piece of paper in her hand.]()
2017
AGED 11
Six years later, Louise stands tall in New York City, sharing her story at Malaika’s 10-year anniversary. From a small village in Kalebuka to the global stage, her confidence and voice are already inspiring others.
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![Louise with other Malaika students on the tennis court smiling at the camera.]()
2020
AGED 15
A star both in the classroom and on the tennis court, Louise is thriving. Her passion for technology begins to take shape, and her victories in tennis competitions show her self-confidence and discipline.
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![Louise at the age 18 smiling at the camera with a graduation outfit on.]()
2023
AGED 18
Louise becomes one of the first students to graduate from Malaika’s school. Her graduation ceremony, attended by class president EVE, is a landmark moment - shifting the narrative of what it means to be a girl growing up in rural Congo.
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![Louise at the age of 20 with another Malaika student both wearing a white shirt and brown pants.]()
2025
AGED 20
Today, Louise is on a full scholarship at Symbiosis Institute in Pune, India, studying civil engineering. From no access to education to building a future in one of the world’s most critical fields: her journey is proof of what’s possible when girls are empowered.
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We believe that every single person possesses a special gift that they can pass on to others, and therefore keep our doors wide open for those who want to do so!