The commemoration of World AIDS Day is December 1st of each year. This day serves as an opportunity for people worldwide to stand together in solidarity with people living with HIV; to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and unite in the fight against HIV. This year’s theme is “Communities make the…
Emmanuel and Solomon are two of over 250 students supported by D2D’s Youth Sponsorship Program. Just this past week, they returned from their first trip outside of Malawi to the United States, where they accompanied Founder and Executive Director Matt Maroon on a yearly fundraising trip. This trip serves as…
Every year, on October 11, people around the world come together to celebrate the International Day of the Girl. Established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly, this day aims to recognize girls everywhere, to address the needs and challenges they face, and to promote girls’ empowerment. The girl’s…
Determined to Develop recognizes that its mission of empowering youth through education would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our local schools and their staff. Educators in our area confront several challenges to education, with limited resources at their disposal and large numbers of students in their classrooms.…
Girls account for the majority of youth in Malawi who do not attend school because of economic hardship or other unfavorable circumstances. In fact, only 27% of Malawian girls enroll in secondary school, and over half of girls in northern Malawi are married by the age of 18 (World Bank).…
The Residential Youth Program is D2D’s second-largest program and one that is very close to our hearts. This program provides the opportunity for vulnerable youth to have a safe, supportive, and structured family-oriented home life, where they may concentrate on their education and personal development. Presently, D2D houses 44 youth…
Summer holiday at D2D is as fun as it is busy, with all 45 residential youth back on campus enjoying their time off. The two-month holiday is especially memorable, allowing the boys to come together for quality time, as many of our residential youth attend boarding schools during the school…
The Girls’ Empowerment Program has been a main focus for Determined to Develop as a way to strengthen girls’ agency to overcome obstacles that often hinder their educational and personal development. Our program consists of three separate initiatives, all focused on creating a platform for female youth to realize their…
Another summer has come and gone with our University of Dayton (UD) student visitors, making it our tenth consecutive year to host the students. The group comprises three programs, the Malawi Research Practicum, Education Practicum, and ETHOS. The Practicum and education students depart July 17th, after staying for eight weeks,…
Each year, Determined to Develop hosts a Cultural Day as a way of celebrating and honoring Malawian culture with members of the Chilumba community. We were lucky to have a diverse group of attendees, among which were Wasambo Boys High School staff and students, D2D youth club members, Group Village…