From Regional Stage to National Spotlight The room fell silent as the next word was announced. “Imbroglio.” Across the stage, a young learner took a deep breath. Around them sat competitors from schools across the region, all listening intently. Months…
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,…
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…
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.…
26 October 2025 Picture Prince Kalulu, late in the evening, flashlight in hand, reviewing word lists long after his siblings have gone to bed. Imagine Settie Chizimba practicing pronunciation with her grandmother, turning preparation into precious family time. See Naomi…
24 October 2025 When Tadala Kandulu Ngosi sat down for the Titokhoze Podcast on October 24th, she didn’t just share her title as Executive Director of MATCH Foundation. She shared something far more powerful: her journey, her vision, and her…
A proud moment for the entire MATCH Foundation family came on 5 September 2025 when Executive Director Tadala Ngoso was honored with the National Youth Award for hampioning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Presented during the International Youth Day celebrations,…
