At the end of each academic year, students in Malawi prepare to take the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLC). This test covers subjects like mathematics, science, and life skills among other topics. After studying for several years, the standard 8 class has the opportunity to take a test which determines whether the student can move onto Secondary School (high school). For many, achieving the title of a secondary school student is a high mountain that cannot

He is a bright, 10 year old student who has returned to get an education at Agape House after he was unable to continue learning at Mulanje primary school. After moving in with his stepmother and three other siblings, Kondwani no longer has to stay on the streets. Although, there are times when he feels sad and endures hardships due to the passing of his biological mother. Finances are also difficult for the family as his stepmother has been unable to find employment. Kondwan

Chrispine Mateketa is a bright 16 year old male from Mbayani where he lives with his parents and six other siblings. Each Sunday, Chrispine and his family enjoy attending Pentecost Life Church together. Although he wasn’t found on Blantyre’s streets, he dropped out of school in the sixth grade due to behavioral problems. We are so glad to that Chrispine has changed greatly since that time is continuing his education at Agape House. He loves that he can learn for free and also

What have you learned at Agape House this week? He learned addition in math and matching words in English. What would you love to be when you are older? He wants to be a doctor so that he can help sick people in his country. What five words would best describe who you are? Dancer. Friendly. Cheerful. Happy. Joking. Who is your best friend? Veri Mphepo What is the nicest thing you have ever done for someone? He took care of his friend while he was ill. What is one thing you kn

Wow! What a beautiful smile Promise has! She is a bright 13 year old girl from Mbayani. She is the second born daughter in a family of seven children. She loves to attend the Roman Catholic church with her family. Because of financial costs, Promise was unable to attend school after the fifth grade and has been on the streets for two and a half years. Agape House is so glad to welcome her in and provide her with and education that will hopefully keep that beautiful smile on h

What is your favorite thing about Agape House? The free education offered. What have you learned this week? He practiced for and had his writing tests this week. What do you want to be when you get older? Moses wants to be a pilot so that he can visit other countries. What is your favorite game to play? Soccer. What five words best describe you? Friendly. Smiley. Kind. Cheerful. Courageous. Who is your best friend? Simeon Kambiri. What is your happiest memory? His happiest me

Cecilia Chimpunga, a beautiful fourteen year old teenager from the village of Mulandara is this week’s Student Spotlight. Thankfully, Cecilia was not found working on the streets. However, Cecilia’s parents died when she was very young, living her sister to be her guardian along with four other siblings. Cecilia loves her sister very much. Cecilia has not been able to continue a formal education after fourth grade due to a longstanding illness that she endured. How glad Agape

Sixteen year old Blessings Williebroad is from Chitenjere village in Blantyre, Malawi. Blessings is the youngest child in a family of six children. His father died when he was very young. After sixth grade Blessings could not continue his formal education. However, he now attends Agape House and is preparing to take the Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination next year. How awesome! What is your favorite thing about coming to Agape House? The hope, education, and food.

Kelvin Masanga is a bright fourteen year old boy from the village of Chemusa in Blantyre Malawi. He is the second born son in a family of five children. His father works as a brick layer.  Kelvin and his family attend church at the Church of Christ together. He was unable to continue his education after the fifth grade and has had to beg on the streets for one year now. We are so glad that Kelvin has been able to continue his education at Agape House where he can know that he

Steven Kingstone Steven Kingstone is a twelve year old boy from Ndirande Malawi.  He is the second born son in a family of four children. He lives with his parents there. His father works as a security guard. Steven and his mother enjoy attending church and occasionally attend City Pentecost Church. Steven was unable to attend public school after the second grade and has had to work on the streets for nine years. But thanks be to God that he can continue his education at Agap

Mary Madalisto Mary Madalisto is a precious nine year old girl that attends Agape House.  Mary lost both her parents and a brother at a very young age, but still has a remaining sister. She has been earning a living on the street for four years.  Mary did not have the opportunity to attend school until she began attending Agape House. Praise the Lord that she has the opportunity to come and learn! What do you love about Agape House? She loves the education and the care she ge

Mainda is a fourteen year old boy who has unfortunately had to work on the streets for more than five years now. He is the first born son in a family of three children. Sadly, his mother passed away along time ago and he currently lives with his parents. He enjoys going to City Pentecost Church with his friends. We are so glad to have Mainda with us to receive an education and to learn more about the love that Jesus has for this young man. What career would you like to have w

Eddah Billy Today, Agape Scholars International would like to present our student spotlight of the week: Eddah Billy. Eddah is twelve years old. Her guardians are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy.  Mr. Billy is a businessman. Her grandparents currently live in Mbayani, where Eddah and her parents also reside. Eddah is the fourth born daughter in their family of five children.  Eddah and her family are Muslims. Unfortunately, Eddah was unable to continue schooling after fourth