Sponsorship That Changes Lives with Sara

In this inspiring episode, Sherry and Charis sit down with Sara, one of the trustees of Hope4Malawi, to explore the transformative impact of the charity’s student sponsorship programme. They reflect on how the initiative began in 2017 with just a handful of students and has since grown into a vital lifeline for children whose families can’t afford secondary or university education. Sara shares how sponsorship helps bridge the gap between academic potential and real opportunity, especially when children are selected for top schools but have no means to attend.

The conversation digs into what sponsorship really means beyond just paying school fees. From covering transport and essentials to offering mentoring, encouragement, and regular visits, the programme is designed to support each student holistically. Charis shares her experience visiting schools in Malawi and seeing how the stable environment of boarding school — free from daily chores, food insecurity, and lack of electricity — helps students focus, grow, and succeed.

It’s a moving look at the long-term power of education, the value of consistent support, and the difference that one sponsor can make in the life of a child and beyond.

🌍 Learn more or become a sponsor at hope4malawi.org

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