There is one of my learners who has changed my world forever, in an everlasting permanent way: Lowani. This brilliant boy who is the top of my class, stealer of my heart, is also an orphan. I’ve learned a lot about Malawi and it’s not hard to see that education…
The old Sangilo nursery school was very crowded and the children were often forced to learn outside because of a lack of space and smoke that came from the fire used to cook porridge in one of the small classrooms. Through your generous donations, Determined To Develop recently built a…
Since the inception of Determined to Develop, the logistical challenge of receiving goods in northern Malawi became painfully evident. Matt soon realized that purchasing locally was not an option for many of the much needed items, and shipping piece mail from the states was very cost prohibitive. The objective then…
A group of eager guests gathered around a table at the entrance; each one searching through the pile of nametags, scanning over names like, Gov. Bob Taft and President Daniel Curran. Guests began to stretch further into the room, passing table after table decorated with menus and agendas. A little…