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And So Much More. In Malawi, a country of more than 9.5 million children, only 10% of students complete secondary school, and for girls, less than 4% do. Thanks to our donors, Malawi Children’s Village is giving girls a life-changing opportunity. These girls are students at Gracious Secondary... The post Move-In Day at Malawi Children’s Village! appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

A much needed update at Malawi Children’s Village was the main kitchen which is the main food source for staff and students. The previous kitchen was cramped, dark, and cooking was still being done by firewood which is slow and inaccurate and can cause harm to the environment... The post MCV Kitchen Renovation appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

Overcoming obstacles to obtain an education. Agness Frank is the 9th born child in the family of 9 siblings. She is 15 years old and resides with her mother and other siblings. Her father passed away while she was very young. Agness is in form one and very... The post Gracious Student Profile: Agness appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

We are excited to announce that the first house for the Gracious teachers and their families is complete! For the past several years, a repeating request from MCV staff/directors was to add teacher housing. Housing would improve teacher’s commute, living situation, and hence work environment. It would also attract... The post Teacher Housing Project and Dedication appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

For the past several years, a repeating request from MCV staff/directors was to add teacher housing. This housing would be available for Gracious teachers and their families. Without housing, teachers often have to travel from miles around without adequate transportation to get to school daily. Housing would improve... The post New Housing for Gracious Teachers appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

We are so proud to announce that Gracious Secondary School at MCV has done exceptionally well on the  Malawi national exam. All students at the end of Form 4 (12th grade) sit for the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE). Students at Gracious had a pass rate of... The post 98% Pass Rate at Gracious School! appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

Can you imagine not having a place to sit at work or school during a break or at lunch!!?  Recently, this was the number one request from MCV staff and students! We made this happen with the help of your donations! Below see pictures of the new dining... The post New Dining Pavilion at MCV appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

Gracious, like all secondary schools in Malawi, educates students in forms 1 – 4, the equivalent of grades 9 – 12 in the United States. Gracious currently has two classes per form, comprised of approximately 70 students per class, for a total of of approximately 560 students. Read... The post Gracious Secondary School Graduate Bio: Sara’s Story appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.

Gracious School at MCV has been long overdue for a new kitchen. The old kitchen was cramped, dark, and lacked adequate storage and cooking space. Food was often stored in buildings across the campus. MCV students and staff expressed a kitchen remodel as a top priority. With help... The post A new kitchen at MCV’s Gracious Secondary School appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.