Miles for Malawi

Miles for Malawi is a 24hr fundraising walk in aid of a building project in Mpingu, Malawi. In collaboration with Raise the Roof Higher teen choir based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, and E3 Initiative, we seek to raise 24k in 24 hrs to build a school which will educate up to 650 children.

Children in the area of Mpingu walk miles and miles every day to access education and are vulnerable to the dangers such a daily journey presents. Girls in particular are at risk of dropping out of school as many are stopped by men along the way. Girls marry as young as 13 years of age because of their culture, a lack of schools, and low aspirations to complete their education and follow a career. Your fundraising efforts will help these girls and also children like William.

William walks 5km to school and back every day in bare feet. He loves learning and dreams of becoming a doctor. Going to school closer to home will mean he isn't tired from the walk and can concentrate better. When it's colder, it's too far to walk without shoes. By providing local education, William will be able to go to school all year round.

Miles for Malawi is helping to raise the remaining balance required to finish the school this year so that around 650 children can begin education in the new term in January 2023. Any donations are greatly appreciated.