Malaika

DRC

● School and community center
● Technical courses
● water well
● Organic farming

This very dynamic foundation is active in Kalebuka (Lubumbashi, Upper Katanga) in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a fairly stable region, close to Zambia.

Malaika’s remarkable and modern program encompasses a global ecosystem, comprising several axes

  • Construction of wells supplying water to a basin of 35’000 people
  • Community center (literacy, hygienic-health, sports, etc.)
  • Technical courses (mechanical, electricity)
  • Healthy nutrition (organic agricultural program)
  • And finally, a school for 430 girls.

An exemplary concept based on a global ecosystem

This last point corresponds to the goals of the Hermann Foundation, especially since this school has a comprehensive approach to the education and training of girls. It also provides room and board, promoting hygiene, nutrition (healthy and complete food, organic) and all the aspects necessary for a healthy and productive life, responsible and respectful of the environment.

This overall concept is exemplary.

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Testimonial

Divina

Teacher

After being forced to drop out of school due to pregnancy, Divina began attending classes at our community center as soon as we opened in 2013. Divina also decided to play soccer, even though, at the time, she was the only girl on the field. She continued to play, study, and progress. Malaika funded Divina’s return to school, and she was able to graduate. She is now a graduate and a teacher and coach at the center. The girls at the center recognize her determination and consider her a role model.

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The community center changed my life. I didn’t have the opportunity to go to school, but the center welcomed me with open arms, and my life revolved around sports and learning French. Malaika helped me become a confident girl capable of helping other young people. The Divina I am today is completely different from the one I was before the community center opened.

Divina

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Latest news about the project

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2025-10-01

Malaika

Each completed training course offers a better future for Malaika’s students

The girls’ education since nursery school is progressing well, and in December 2024, a new batch…

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2024-08-22

Malaika

The youngest generation has also graduated

Following the success of the first batch of girls, who were supported academically and scholastically for…

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2023-09-18

Malaika

The first graduates of 2023

Here are photos of the first graduates of Malaika’s program in the DRC, after 12 years…

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