About the Project
Consisted of building an inclusive secondary school, Epilepsy Centre, and safe room, including classroom desks.
Location
Goma Village, Chikwawa District, Malawi
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | December 2023 – April 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $5,500 |
| CBO Partner | Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation |
| Village | Goma village of traditional authority Ngabu, Chikwawa District |
| Country | Malawi |
| # of Children Impacted | 800 |
| Community Contribution |
Limited Access to Services in a Rural Community Puts Children at Risk
Chifundo’s rural community in Malawi struggles to access education and health services. The village is located 18 kilometers away from the hospitals and secondary schools, so vulnerable patients were walking great distances to access free medication from the hospitals. The distance to secondary schools was a contributing factor to children dropping out of school.
New Secondary School Allows Students to Learn in a Safe Space
The donation from Luena Foundation helped Chifundo Epilepsy Foundation build an inclusive secondary school to accommodate learners with and without disabilities, making a new chapter in the history of their community. Currently, Chifundo has registered 60 children, both with and without disabilities, who are expected to start their first school term on 16 September 2024.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
The mission of the Chifundo Epilepsy Awareness Foundation is to empower individuals with epilepsy by providing services aimed at reintegrating them into the community as independent and productive citizens. The foundation strives to end the stigma and discrimination associated with epilepsy and ensure that those affected receive respect, dignity, medical care, education, and employment opportunities. The foundation operates primarily in Goma Village of Traditional Authority Ngabu, Chikwawa District, but its services extend across Malawi.
To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
