Agriculture
A lack of information around nutrition is one of the key challenges facing communities around the world. At Malaika, we’re spreading knowledge, tools, and tips, and leading by example. We grow organic fruit and vegetables on our school premises, which go towards providing two nutritious meals per day for all staff and students—often the only two meals they may receive.
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Sustainability is key. Not only do we grow our own organic fruit and vegetables, but our school is 100% solar powered.
Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a rewarding feat.
Noella gets insider tips on soil quality, weather conditions, and overall fruit and vegetable growth.
Thanks to our farm, we are able to distribute fresh produce to community members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our staff pick the freshest eggplants, among much more.
Girls from the school learn about agriculture through a class on our farm.
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Our premier vocational training program, Sustainable Pathways, teaches out-of-school youth about conservation farming, entrepreneurship, and enterprise development.
Youth help with regularly watering the fruit and vegetables, too.
Knowing how much, and how often, to water is key to producing a healthy yield.
Our small farm provides fruit and vegetables to our school and community.
The organic produce goes straight into providing nutritious meals for all students and staff at the Malaika School.
Dominique shares his knowledge with some of the students.
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We grow our own organic food on the school premises, which goes directly into providing two nutritious meals per day for all students and staff—oftentimes, the only meals they have.
Everyone loves helping out on the farm.
Our farmers are experts in their field.
Community members help tend the farm and learn about sustainable farming techniques through our vocational program.
Leaders across our agriculture program share their insight and expertise.
Hot, tropical weather conditions in the Congo help to ripen the tomatoes and provide thriving conditions for many other vegetables, too.
School
Today, over 50 million girls in Sub-Saharan Africa are out of school. First opening its doors in 2011, the Malaika School provides a free primary and secondary education to 400 girls.
Community Center
Our Community Center, opened in 2013 partially in partnership with FIFA, provides a hub of learning for over 5,000 youth and adults each year.
Water & Health Projects
Dirty water, inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene habits play a major role in child mortality. We’ve built life-saving, essential infrastructure for the community at large.