We are excited to launch this year’s Malawi Christmas Appeal, supporting our longstanding partnership with Chipwepwete Primary School via Hope4Malawi, a charity set up by two former Trinity parents.
Since 2015, the generosity of the community has raised more than £200,000 to support long-term development at Chipwepwete, with our belief that education can change lives. One of the most transformative commitments has been the provision of a free school lunch for every child, every day. At just £15 a year per pupil, this simple but powerful intervention has dramatically improved attendance (increasing by over a third) as well as engagement with learning.
We have completed many other projects for the school over the years (new classroom blocks, supplies, bikes for teachers), neighbouring Hope Secondary School (female toilets, period pants) and the wider community (including building a bridge) and more.
Each year, a group of Sixth Form students and staff travel to Malawi to volunteer and work directly alongside the community for three weeks in July. It means we can see the impact of every donation first hand. Recent projects have included building and furnishing a new classroom block, giving students dedicated spaces to sit at desks and learn. The group also work with Fishermans Rest on projects within the local community such as repairing bore holes and clearing waterways.
This year, for the Christmas appeal, our focus is on ‘lighting up Malawi’ by providing reliable power for the school’s classrooms. At present, the school relies on a single small solar panel, which is no longer sufficient. For around £3,000, Chipwepwete can be connected to a reliable power supply, opening the door to new learning opportunities, including the use of computers. The difference this would make is profound.
Families can contribute via the Malawi Christmas Appeal JustGiving page, and there will be further opportunities to give at our Christmas events. We are truly grateful for every donation, especially at a time when we recognise the financial pressures many households face.
Zikomo (thank you).
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