The 2014/15 school year has come to an end. The Malaika School and surrounding community in Kalebuka have come a long way since inception in 2007.
2008
We started our first and ongoing program, New Beginning, which sponsors the education and living expenses for a group of girls who live at a foster home after being orphaned or abandoned, many due to accusations of witchcraft.
2010
The first well built on what would become the school grounds, as part of a partnership with Voss Foundation. Why should girls miss school due to illness from contaminated water?
2011
The Malaika School officially opens with four classrooms and 104 girls. Mohammad Ali’s daughter, Khaliah Ali, came to the opening ceremony.
Another well built for the community. Malaika and Voss Foundation are determined to provide clean water for drinking, cooking, washing, sanitation and hygiene.
2012
Malaika welcomes 152 girls, two new classrooms and a canteen for the meals program. Thanks to partners like Nestle, Malaika serves two healthy meals a day to the students, often their only ones.
A sports program begins at the school, designed by Holly Rilinger, former professional basketball player.
2013
Malaika School expands to 180 girls and three new classrooms, including one for art, one for the Kindergarten class and a sports field with the help of Vodacom.
A community is reborn with the advent of the Kalebuka Football for Hope Center and a well built with Vinmart Foundation. Using sport as a backdrop, the Center offers health and education programs with the goal of empowering the Kalebuka community and forming the leaders of tomorrow.
2014
We begin the school year with 202 girls and three new classrooms.
Health program starts. Dr. Franck provides basic medical check ups at the school for the girls. Malaria nets are distributed along with information and preventive tips.
2015
Two more wells built with Voss Foundation for the community.
What is next for the community of Kalebuka and the Malaika School?
Fall 2015
We welcome 230 girls! Plans are underway for a computer room and library.
We’ve come a long way, but there are miles to go. We can accomplish it with your help. www.malaika.org/donate