community center
Outside of our school gates, we’re ensuring the entire community thrives. Our Malaika Community Center, provides a hub of learning for over 5,000 youth and adults each year. From free literacy and vocational education to sports programs and regular access to the internet, we’re empowering lives from the ground up.
Program highlights
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Literacy For All
In Kalebuka, many parents cannot read or write, which means their children often start life at a disadvantage. That’s why literacy is one of the most powerful skills we can bring to our community. Every year, hundreds of youth and adults join our literacy programs!
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Nzuri Treads
Our Nzuri Threads program teaches mothers about embroidery and sewing skills. Women attend regular workshops to learn about design concepts, screenprinting, beading—and even financial literacy—in order to create their very own bags as part of our Mama Ya Mapendo (Mothers With Love) initiative.
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Community outreach
Through our outreach programs, Malaika actively engages with surrounding communities to better understand their challenges and needs. By building relationships, sharing knowledge, and offering support, we work hand-in-hand with families to foster sustainable change.