When Leonie Bell visited MATCH Foundation, her focus was clear and urgent: How can learning outcomes in Malawi be improved—not just today, but for the future? What she discovered was not a single solution, but a carefully designed, holistic approach…
Gift Patrick’s Story of Resilience and Hope At just 16 years old, Gift Patrick from Mtandile township in Lilongwe is already navigating challenges that would overwhelm many. Growing up in a broken home, repeating several classes and almost dropping out…
Building on the momentum from the CLI convening, Tadala traveled to Mumbai, India, to participate in Project Reinvention 2026, hosted by the Circle India, a global platform focused on rethinking the future of education. The event brought together leaders, innovators,…
For many girls, leadership potential exists long before opportunity does. Yet too often, young girls lack safe spaces to build confidence, learn leadership skills, and support one another. This gap inspired MATCH Foundation to launch the Lean In Girls initiative,…
As the Achinyamata Ojaka Mental Health Project Phase 1 approaches its conclusion, itsimpact is best captured through the voices of the young people themselves. “This program helped us become more open, seek support when needed, and managechallenges better so we…
In February, MATCH Foundation’s Executive Director Tadala Kandulu Ngosi joined leaders and community builders from across Africa for the 2026 Collaborative Learning Initiative (CLI) Convening, hosted by the Issroff Family Foundation in Naivasha, Kenya. The gathering brought together purpose-driven organizations…
February also brought exciting news from the tennis court as MATCH Foundation athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Smash Squad Academy Tennis Tournament in Blantyre. A squad of 10 young athletes represented MATCH Foundation in the U12 Green Court…
On the outskirts of Tadala abc Primary School, three acres of land now tell a powerful new story. Where there was once open ground, neat rows of maize stretch across the field — planted with intention, hope, and a long-term…
Behind the classrooms at Tadala abc Primary School, learning looks different. Here, lessons begin with soil-stained hands and end with carefully counted earnings. Through the Kids Agripreneurship Project, learners have moved beyond theory into practice — preparing land, planting crops,…
The meeting room at Blantyre City Council was calm, but the conversation unfolding inside carried real weight. As MATCH Foundation’s Executive Director, Tadala Kandulu Ngosi, sat alongside the Mayor of Blantyre City, His Worship Isaac Jomo Osman, Deputy Mayor Mr.…
