Mdika Girls’ Hostel, Malawi
In June 2023, Better World Initiative donated $10,000 (via Barcodes Ltd) to World Vision NZ to complete a vital safe-housing project for students in Lipiri.
Project Completion
The project faced delays due to the global pandemic and rising costs. Our donation acted as the final catalyst, allowing the Mdika Girls’ Hostel to officially open in 2024.
Direct Impact: The hostel now offers safe and secure accommodation for 56 girls attending Mdika High School, who previously lived in unstable and often unsafe rented rooms.
Investment in Safety
Where the Funding Went
Furnishing
Plumbing
Electricity
Interior Paint
Our donation specifically covered bathroom installations, plumbing, electrical setup, and finishing the building's exterior.
The Lipiri Area Project
The hostel is a cornerstone achievement of World Vision’s 18-year commitment to Lipiri, which concluded in August 2024. This initiative fundamentally transformed education and healthcare for thousands.
89.1%
Structured learning enrollment.
100%
Healthcare access for under-fives.
“Parents now understand that child marriage is illegal, and children have a right to education.”
Deputy Minister of Education, Nancy Chawola Mdooko, has encouraged the community to sustain these successes and keep empowering vulnerable children.
