graduation at malaika
Graduation is one of the most meaningful milestones in a Malaika student’s journey. Many of our graduates began at the Malaika School as young girls and have grown into confident young women ready to pursue higher education and careers and to give back to their communities.
Where our graduates are now
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71 Malaika School Graduates
Since 2023, Malaika has celebrated three graduating cohorts. Our graduates are now pursuing studies and training in fields including engineering, technology, business, health, and other professional pathways. Some have continued their education in the DRC, while others have pursued further studies abroad.
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20 students accepted into universities 2024-2025
In the 2024-2025 school year, 20 Malaika students were accepted into universities, an important step toward long-term leadership, employment, and independence.
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493 Malaika Community Center Graduates
Since 2023, the Malaika Community Center has celebrated three graduating cohorts, with 493 community members gaining technical and vocational training certificates.
From Malaika to the World
Malaika graduates are already beginning to represent their community beyond Kalebuka. Five members of the Class of 2023, now studying in India, joined Noëlla Coursaris Musunka at the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, where they shared their Malaika journeys and spoke about their career aspirations on a global stage.
Their stories reflect what is possible when girls are given access to quality education, consistent support, and the opportunity to imagine a future beyond the barriers around them.
supporting the next step
Every Malaika graduation is both an ending and a beginning. It marks the completion of a student’s school journey and the start of her next chapter as a university student, trainee, professional, leader, and changemaker.
By supporting Malaika, you help graduates continue building pathways to higher education, employment, and leadership.