Sponsor a student,
change A future
When you sponsor a Malaika student, you immediately impact the trajectory of her life.
At Malaika, we believe every girl deserves the right to an education. By removing logistical barriers and providing access to meals, uniforms, and supplies, we’re one step closer to making our vision a reality, but we can’t do it alone.
Through a year-long student sponsorship, you can cover the cost of one girl’s well-rounded primary or secondary school education.
When you sponsor a student at Malaika, you’re doing more than covering the cost of education. You’re showing a young girl that someone believes in her. That belief matters. Sponsored students often feel a deeper sense of motivation, confidence, and connection.
Your Support Goes Further Than You Think
Your donation of $775/year or $65/month includes:
A high-quality holistic curriculum
Daily breakfast and lunch
Uniforms and sports clothing
Books and school supplies
Health check-ups
Extracurricular activities and field trips
Frida’s Journey: What Sponsorship Makes Possible
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2011
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Frida becomes one of the first girls in her community to attend Malaika school. This moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey.
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2019
AGED 14
Curious and driven, Frida begins to discover her passion for technology. As she learns to design, build, and problem-solve, an early fascination with how things come together quietly points toward her future academic path.
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2023
AGED 18
Frida 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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2026
AGED 21
Today, Frida is on a full scholarship at Symbiosis Institute in Pune, India, studying civil engineering. Her sponsorship by Valére fundamentally changed the trajectory of her life, giving her a clear path toward a skilled career and independence.
Student Sponsorship Progress
In the DRC, millions of children are out of school — and most of them are girls.
By the time they reach their mid-teens, about one in three girls has left school, often because of family hardship, early marriage, or lack of resources.
At Malaika, sponsorship keeps girls learning, dreaming, and building the skills to create their own opportunities. When a girl knows someone is in her corner, she’s more likely to stay in school and thrive.
Sponsor a student today (or team up with friends or colleagues to do it together) and help break the cycle that holds girls back.
Every student has a story
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GRACIELA
Grade 3 of Kindergarten
Graciella is a 6-year-old girl in Grade 1. She is the oldest of three siblings, with one brother and one sister. Her favorite color is green, and she loves eating rice with chicken. She enjoys French class the most and dreams of becoming a doctor in the future.
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RUTH
GRADE 3 OF KINDERGARTEN
Ruth is a 7-year-old in Grade 1, the fifth of nine children—two brothers and six sisters. Her favorite color is purple, and her favorite meal is rice with spaghetti. She loves French class and aspires to be a doctor in the future. Her mother works in a restaurant, and her father is a farmer.
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DORCAS
GRADE 3 OF KINDERGARTEN
Dorcas is 7 years old and the fifth child in a family of nine, with six brothers and two sisters. English is her favorite subject. Her mother is a homemaker, and her father works as a driver. Dorcas hopes to become a teacher one day.
HOW IT WORKS
Fill this form to sponsor a student and become part of her journey.
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We’ll match you with one of our students.
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you will receive regular updates her progress in school.
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“The opportunity to sponsor Nicie's education created an immediate and lasting bond between us. It deepened my support for Malaika as a tangible, direct realization of their successful model.
As she approaches graduation, I'm so proud to see her thrive and to have played a small role in her growth. The sky's the limit for what she can achieve!”
- VANCE, SPONSOR OF NICIE