Rob Green first came to Malawi in 2015 as an ETHOS student from the University of Dayton. He is an engineering graduate and is currently undertaking a masters of environmental engineering. Since January, Rob has been working closely on a number of construction projects with Determined to Develop, sharing his…
In Determined to Develops's (D2D) rural catchment area, most people retrieve their water in the traditional Malawian way, by carrying heavy, cumbersome buckets balanced on the head from long distances. Women and children spend hours each day collecting water from often unsafe sources for bathing, cooking, drinking and cleaning. Streams…
Determined to Develop is heavily engaged in its signature project of constructing a new high school that will have national reach in Malawi, Africa. Wasambo High School will be a charter school in the Chilumba area of Malawi that will provide a high quality education for Malawian students that's accessible…
In November 2016, Determined to Develop (D2D) reported on the first cycle of adult literacy participants graduating from the program. 24 graduates, made up solely of women, attended twice weekly adult literacy classes for two years to learn how to read and write in order to develop themselves, their families…
There are a number of issues that are a threat to the destruction of the environment in Malawi and one of them is deforestation. Malawi's rural residents cut down trees in the local area to use for firewood, building structures to house their livestock and constructing fishing boats. All these…
Accidents can happen any time and everywhere and when they do, a first aid is always needed before getting people to the hospital and that is why it is very important to have first aid knowledge because one might save someone’s life at some point instead of just watching and…
Determined to Develop would like to welcome two new full time staff members. Ruth and Forbes both joined D2D at the end of 2016. Ruth is a graduate of the University of Livingstonia with a degree in development studies. Previous to graduation, Ruth also did her capstone attachment / internship…
Lughano is one of over 400 students supported by D2Ds Youth Sponsorship Program. Recently, Lughano experienced his first trip outside of Malawi on a 5 week fundraising trip to the US with Founder and Executive Director of D2D Matt Maroon and our Women’s Coordinator Ponleo Kalonga. Lughano spoke at fundraising…
It’s with great pleasure that Determined to Develop announces the graduation of 23 women from our adult literacy program. On November 18th 2016, the graduates attended a ceremony at Maji Zuwa Resort to receive certificates and recognition for their 2 year commitment to the program. The women’s achievements were celebrated…
Callum Campbell, a UK volunteer staff member who has worked with Determined to Develop for nine months, talks about his experiences as a program officer in Malawi. What is your role at Determined to Develop? My main role is to support the Malawian staff in the office. My key responsibilities…
