Students & Graduates

By Madeline Turner December 18, 2025
💛 In the village of Bolera, a preschool classroom is filled with 104 children, songs, stories, and laughter. With a teacher leading through music and care—her own baby tied securely on her back—children learn how to play, share, and look out for one another. Among them are children... The post 104 little learners. One classroom. A whole community of care. appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.
Sponsored student Meria Joseph, a Malawi Children's Village scholar at University of Malawi
By Madeline Turner June 7, 2021
Meet Meria Joseph, a Malawi Children's Village sponsored student studying education science at the University of Malawi's Chancellor College, in her own words.
By Madeline Turner October 27, 2018
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.
By Madeline Turner August 22, 2018
We are deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of a former MCV orphan, Timothy Kamanga. He changed the lives of many and inspired all along his journey. This was written by the director of MCV, Felix Chirombo: ‘Timothy was one of the orphaned children supported by... The post Tragic loss of a former MCV orphan appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.
By Madeline Turner June 16, 2018
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.
By Madeline Turner March 12, 2018
Another inspiring student biography from MCV’s Gracious Secondary school. STANELY MATATA (Form 4) I am the third born in the family of six. I live at Matewere village. I live with both my parents. MCV replied to my request after I submitted an application for sponsorship, since my... The post Gracious Secondary School Student Bio: Stanely’s Story appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.
By Madeline Turner February 13, 2018
Grace Samson is a 16 year old who was born with Spina bifida (a birth defect where there is incomplete closure of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord that often causes leg weakness and paralysis).  Grace and her five siblings were raised by their single mother who... The post Grace’s Story: An update on this amazing young woman! appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.
By Madeline Turner January 29, 2018
Another amazing and inspiring student biography from MCV’s Gracious Secondary school. 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... The post Gracious Secondary School Student Bio: Sara’s Story appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.
By Madeline Turner January 1, 2018
Gracious Secondary School began in 2000 at MCV. Gracious is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Malawi (ISAMA) and is registered with the Ministry of Education of Malawi. Aligning with its mission to serve orphans and other vulnerable children, MCV currently provides school tuition, lunch fees, and... The post Gracious Secondary School Student Bio: Frank’s Story appeared first on Malawi Children's Village.
Picture of Ellaton Siyabu at the university in his dorm room, sitting on his bed.
By Conor Brady June 28, 2015
Ellaton Siyabu shares how education, encouragement, and support from MCV helped him overcome hardship and pursue his dream of earning a university degree.
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