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END OF YEAR UPDATE 2015/16: 231 GIRLS WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

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IntroductionThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s second largest country, has been ravaged by a regional conflict for the past two decades. The war, fought over the DRC’s vast natural resources, has had devastating consequences on the social, economic, political and humanitarian status of the area and its people.

Despite overwhelming challenges to day-to-day life, Malaika believes in the enormous potential of the Congolese people to bring about positive, lasting change on their own terms, so they can move forward in their lives with dignity, purpose and hope.

What is Malaika?Malaika’s work takes three distinct paths:

• Malaika School

• Community Center

• Five fresh-water wells

Malaika is registered in the US and the DRC. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax ID number 26-0670177) and a New York State Charity (registry number 40-52-76).

Malaika has no political or religious affiliations and will always remain neutral in the regions where it operates.

For more information and to keep abreast of our work, please visit www.malaika.org.

Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, Founder.

Sarah Kalumba, Country Manager.

Why education matters7 million children are not attending school in the DRC. The decades of civil conflict and extreme poverty have lead families to unequally prioritize the education of their children. If they can afford it, they send the boys to school while the girls stay home to help with domestic tasks. This has resulted in a 46% literacy rate for women, which leaves many of them disenfranchised, disempowered and susceptible to abuse. The village of Kalebuka is in a particularly underserved area, where women have only a 4% literacy rate.

Class 1 learning about the solar system.

Why sponsor a girl?Providing girls with an education helps break the cycle of poverty. Educated women are less likely to marry early or to die in childbirth and they are less vulnerable to diseases like HIV/AIDS. They also increase their income by 25% and reinvest 90% of it into their families and communities. Educating girls lifts entire families out of poverty and creates confident, empowered young women.

Transforming communitiesWhen you allow those at the very base to take part in their own development, they become empowered and the model becomes sustainable. This has been our approach and our vision at Malaika. Ultimately, we believe that a large majority of answers to the challenges facing Africa reside with Africans, and women and girls play a critical part in that development.

One of our students with her family. Photograph courtesy of Richard Foulser.

Sponsoring a girl means giving her and her family the tools to help themselves. In meetings with our students’ families, they have committed to cleaning, cooking and growing produce in our School garden for the girls and staff members. This type of initiative transcends traditional charity and allows people to take part in creating their own solutions to challenges. It mobilizes communities to tackle the root causes of poverty through access to education, addressing the issue of food-insecurity and working hand in hand with Malaika to improve the quality of life for the girls. This is truly a community-based school in which the ripple effect will be felt throughout Kalebuka.

Local women have received training so they can sew school uniforms.

The Malaika SchoolMalaika operates in Kalebuka, one of eight districts surrounding Lubumbashi, the second largest city in the DRC. Kalebuka is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Lubumbashi’s city center and is divided into 17 quarters and has approximately 42,000 citizens. The majority of households practice brick-making while others engage in subsistence farming, small trade and cattle herding. Kalebuka has only five small schools (all located in the center of this district) and three vocational training programs. Malaika works in a completely underserved area - the Munama quarter – which, until we arrived, had neither a school nor community facilities.

Students playing during recess.

The Malaika School is a free, accredited school that is providing a quality education to 231 girls in the village of Kalebuka. In 2011 we welcomed our inaugural Kindergarten and first grade classes and have added an incoming class each year since. One child per family, aged 5 years old, is chosen from the the area surrounding Kalebuka, up to a radius of 1km from our school building. In Fall 2016, we will welcome another class, totaling a study body of 252 girls from grades K to 6.

School locationDemocratic Republic of Congo

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi Districts

Kimbeime

Kassapa

Lubumbashi

LuwowoshiMunua

Kisanga

Kasungami

Naviundu

sungami

Kalebuka

The girls during a lesson in our computer room.

Our curriculumThe education system in the DRC is based on the highly regarded Belgian model. The Malaika School uses this system but is also grounded in a holistic curriculum that seeks to connect the girls’ development milestones, interests and academic benchmarks. Classes in French, English, math, science, health (including hygiene) and civic education are given daily. Great care is taken to cultivating the leadership potential of the students, from involvement in the Girl Scouts to field trips and community service projects such as planting trees or teaching the community about malaria prevention. Art, music, theater and physical education classes are also part of the robust program. The goal is to build the leadership capacity of each student so that she gives back to her community and has a positive, long-term impact on the future of the DRC.

Lessons at our school.

Our staffThe difference between success and failure for a school often lies in the quality of the teachers. Therefore, Malaika pays competitive salaries to attract the best teachers to meet our school’s goals. In order to maintain this high level of education, twice a year our teachers gain additional training in various fields from local and international experts. Before being hired, our teachers undergo a series of tests and interviews to ensure they meet our high standards.

Teacher Training given by Education Development Advisor, Laurent Vande Putte.

Our libraryWe have inaugurated our e-library, which has books in French and English, in both print and digital format on donated Android tablets. This state of the art facility provides access to technology and resources that are opening up a whole new world to our students.

Goodwill Ambassador, Eve, inaugurating our library.

School meals programWith 59% of people living on $1.25 a day in the DRC, the Global Hunger Index ranks the country’s food crisis as “extremely alarming”. It is irrefutable that a healthy mind and a healthy body go hand in hand in a child’s development. Research readily backs up the claim that children learn better with a balanced diet because they are able to focus in their classes and are more alert.

A unique aspect of our school program is that it provides two healthy meals a day. All meals have been strategically planned with the help of a nutritionist to ensure a balanced diet that meets the needs of the girls at this crucial stage in their lives. They eat breakfast and lunch at the School and, as these are often the only meals they receive each day, they eagerly look forward to them, leading to a very low absence rate. We have enjoyed watching our girls gain weight, energy and vibrancy.

The effects of the food program were clear in just a few months. Above are photographs of Jeanne Kafungo Mpweto Musinga when she started at the Malaika School, and after one year.

The girls enjoy a delicious meal at the School.

SustainabilityWe are also proud to say that as of March, the Malaika School is 100% powered by solar energy! This brings the sustainability of the School to a whole new level, as we will no longer have to depend on unreliable electricity or an expensive generator.

Installing the solar panels.

The girls are taught the importance of hygiene, and wash their hands before mealtimes.

Students engage in a variety of activities as part of the sports fitness program.

Our students enjoying a sports lesson at the Kalebuka Football for Hope Center.

Your impactA year’s sponsorship covers the cost of providing a girl with a well-rounded education, along with breakfast and lunch every day, uniforms, books, school supplies and essential vaccinations.

Students enjoying a photography lesson with Remy Whiting and Snap Foundation.

Students are given two health checks each year.

Music lessons.

Cherish Bere teaching art.

Class 1 teacher Sarah Lukwesa Sela, helping the girls with handwriting skills.

Your relationship with the sponsored studentAs a sponsor of a Malaika girl, we will send you regular updates on her academic progress, as well as her personal development, so you will have regular access to the activities that she engages in.

Your contribution to the life of a Malaika girl

Sponsor a girl through school:• $77.50 per month

• $775 per year

Sponsorship of a girl includes:

• Individual school books and materials for a student

• A desk and chair for a student

• A new pair of school shoes

• Sport education

• Daily breakfast and lunch for the year

• Annual maintenance

• Two uniforms, socks, shoes, etc.

• Teacher training

Other ways you can contribute:• $0.90 a day can provide two hot meals for a girl

• $12 a day pays a teacher’s salary

• $5 a month buys a girl books for the year

Eve, Malaika’s Goodwill Ambassador My trip to the DRC to visit Malaika’s projects exceeded my expectations. I knew it would be a great environment for the girls, but Malaika goes above and beyond. You can feel the excitement from the girls when they take their seats in class. The library is an incredible addition to the Malaika School and to the curriculum.

GraduationWe cannot thank our supporters enough! Because of these generous donors, our School continues to provide our girls with a safe and loving environment in which they are able to grow and learn.

This year, out of our 231 students, 94% of them passed to the next year! Our devoted teachers work closely with the 6% who demonstrated a need for additional help. We arrange after-school homework assistance to make sure they are receiving the most rewarding education possible and also provide one-on one instruction. During the summer months, we offer activities on campus to keep the girls engaged and active and they are also encouraged to take home books to read during their free time. Three girls left the school due to their parents moving away, and two girls left because of health reasons.

We are so proud of our girls, both for their fantastic results and their hard work. They are thriving at the Malaika School and we will continue to give the girls the best classrooms, facilities, and an encouraging environment to help them fulfill their potential.

Life at the Malaika School

Elvis (Teacher, Class 3B) The end of each school year brings with it a wonderful sense of joy and peace. The students have learned new skills and have gained a new appreciation of life. The year ahead brings with it many challenges, but we are all determined to give our girls the confidence and support for their future.

Bertin (Teacher, Class 4B)At the Malaika School we focus on providing the best education possible to the girls, who in turn strive for excellence. After a summer of teacher training, we have strengthened our skills and look forward to putting into use what we have learned. We are sure that this new school year will be an exciting one for both teachers and students.

Mamie Lembalemba Chako (Class 4A)I love my school because I have made many friends there. I look forward every day to being there so I can be with them. I am so happy.

Jeanne Kafungo Mpweto (Class 5)Before I came here I was very shy. The school has helped me become more confident and now today I can speak without fear or shame. Thanks to the sports program I am able to play tennis. I even won a medal in a tennis tournament. It was a great day for me. When I have money I want to give the same chance to others that I had: the chance to study for free.

Josiane Kasongo Kyioni (Class 5)I used to worry about eating and where I would get my food, but not anymore since the school gives me breakfast and lunch. I do not want to miss a single day at school. For me the school is like a family and they treat me like their own daughter.

Augustine Mulimbi MausaResults 2016: 69.7%

Sofia Alima MuneneResults 2016: 82.7%

Alphonsine Bishimba KafwalaResults 2016: 83.3%

Ida Bizima MalamuResults 2016: 80.8%

Kindergarten

Odette Kabulo wa MwanzaResults 2016: 77.2%

Marina Kaj MankandResults 2016: 90.8%

Class Size: 31

Teacher: Therese Assistant: Francoise

Huley KarumbResults 2016: 55%

Augustine Kilumba MwatResults 2016: 69.7%

Henriette Kimputu KisomaResults 2016: 77.5%

Fifi Kimputu MwelaResults 2016: 82.7%

Frida Kisenga KundaResults 2016: 60.5%

Noella Kisimba LongoResults 2016: 94.1%

Jeanette Lukong OkokResults 2016: 81.6%

Raissa Lukwesa KayambaResults 2016: 81.9%

Amielle Lunda MukeyaResults 2016: 88.0%

Prodige Mboli AppoloResults 2016: 87.2%

Eliane Mujinga KabangeResults 2016: 79.4%

Fazili Mutemi KalungaResults 2016: 68.6%

Anastasie Mutombo KilongaResults 2016: 80.2%

Raissa Mwanza KasongoResults 2016: 81.8%

Anna Mwewa KausuResults 2016: 95.8%

Isabel Mumba NgandweResults 2016: 70%

Sofia Ngongo MausaResults 2016: 82.7%

Ghylene Ngoy NeemaResults 2016: 82.5%

Julienne Njamba TshileuResults 2016: 88.8%

Johanne Salima MusunkaResults 2016: 91.3%

Tendresse Tshama NgalulaResults 2016: 85.5%

Annie Yav IrungResults 2016: 83.8%

Francine Yumba KazadiResults 2016: 96.9%

Bijou Fatayoka KasongoResults 2016: 95.5%

Consolate Ndjimbu Neema Results 2016: 83.8%

Marina Kaj MankandResults 2016: 90.8%

Odette Kabulo wa MwanzaResults 2016: 77.2%

Esther Ditend KapingaResults 2016: 82.4%%Results 2015: 22.9%Results 2014: 71.3%

Alphonsine Kainda TshikombaResults 2016: 62%Results 2015: 55%Results 2014: 65.5%Results 2013: 50.2%

Class 1

Denise Kibimbi MofyaResults 2016: 66.2%Results 2015: 59.6%Results 2014: 71.6%Results 2013: 58%

Class Size: 32

Teacher: Sarah

Feza Zaurati ZauratiResults 2016: 67.1%Results 2015: 58.8%Results 2014: 73.8%Results 2013: 55.5%

Francoise Buzilu Tuma LeoResults 2016: 89%Results 2015: 92.7%

Lumière Bwana NsengaResults 2016: 93,3%Results 2015: 88%

Amunazo Ilunga MusumbaResults 2016: 73.6%Results 2015: 76.6%

Lina Ilunga KakangwaResults 2016: 72.8%Results 2015: 79.1%

Daniella Kalenda NzembelaResults 2016: 91%Results 2015: 86.9%

Orla Kalenga KongoloResults 2016: 87.3%Results 2015: 85.8%

Rebeca Kandu MofyaResults 2016: 45.1%Results 2015: 74.1%Results 2014: 31.3% Results 2013: 57.7% Results 2012: 40%

Dimercia Kasongo KaijiResults 2016: 75.5%Results 2015: 81.1%

Prosperine Kimama NgandweResults 2016: 52.6%Results 2015: 76.3%

Josephine Kombe FebbyResults 2016: 75.2%Results 2015: 66.2%Results 2014: 73.6%Results 2013: 54.7% Results 2012: 45%

Alliance Misenga MumbaResults 2016: 82.3%Results 2015: 83.6%

Nadia Mohamed ZaituniResults 2016: 80.4%Results 2015: 90.8%

Jeje Mufyungu KikunguruResults 2016: 66.2%Results 2015: 76.9%

Irène Mutakwa KyunguResults 2016: 70.6%Results 2015: 83.3%

Jémima Mutoke VumbiResults 2016: 76.9%Results 2015: 83.8%

Eunice Mutonkole KazadiResults 2016: 84.3%Results 2015: 89.1%

Véronique Mwadi WakaResults 2016: 72.1%Results 2015: 79.4%

Daniella Mwambiya KataitaiResults 2016: 61.8%Results 2015: 70%

Miva Mwanvua NdaraboResults 2016: 96.1%Results 2015: 77.2%

Françoise Mwape KasandaResults 2016: 92%Results 2015: 88.3%

Celestine Mwenya KasongoResults 2016: 78.2%Results 2015: 76.1%

Jonathanne Mwewa MutambarikaResults 2016: 52.6%Results 2015: 77.7%Results 2014: 49.7% Results 2013: 60.5% Results 2012: 63.6%

Abigael Ngoy KitulaResults 2016: 81.7%Results 2015: 92.2%

Harmonie Omba MwanvuaResults 2016: 88.3%Results 2015: 87.7%

Anita Pundu KasakulaResults 2016: 87%Results 2015: 90.5%

Fati Yumba MalobaResults 2016: 83.9%Results 2015: 82.2%

Synphora Ngoy ZabibuResults 2016: 60.6%Results 2015: 71.3%

Francoise Buzilu TumaleoResults 2016: 89%Results 2015: 92.7%

Myriam Ali ZawadiResults 2016: 79.4%Results 2015: 69%Results 2014: 69.4%Results 2013: 64.7%

Gabriella Ilunga NgoyResults 2016: 87.2%Results 2015: 87.8%Results 2014: 78.8%

Angèle Ilunga MbuyiResults 2016: 72%Results 2015: 78.3%Results 2014: 57.9%Results 2013: 68.8%

Dorccas Ilunga Wa IlungaResults 2016: 94%Results 2015: 93.8%Results 2014: 92.7%

Class 2

Jeanne Kalenga Wa KalengaResults 2016: 91.2%Results 2015: 91.1%Results 2014: 80.8%

Irène Ngoyi KitotoResults 2016: 88.4%Results 2015: 89%Results 2014: 83.3%

Class Size: 35

Teacher: Etienne

Esther Kazadi MutomboResults 2016: 93.2%Results 2015: 91.4%Results 2014: 82.2%

Esther Kyumpi Wa IlungaResults 2016: 90.7%Results 2015: 90.5%Results 2014: 83%

Abigael Lalay SomweResults 2016: 76%Results 2015: 76.6%Results 2014: 84.7%Results 2013: 69.4%

Maguy Mambwe KilufyaResults 2016: 92.8%Results 2015: 90.4%Results 2014: 82.7%

Jaline Mbuya Wa IlungaResults 2016: 90.8%Results 2015: 91.9%Results 2014: 83%

Lisette Monga NgoyResults 2016: 90%Results 2015: 87.5%Results 2014: 81.6%

Véronique Mujinga TshilomboResults 2016: 82.9%Results 2015: 78.9%Results 2014: 79.1%

Divine Mukeina NyemboResults 2016: 89.1%Results 2015: 89.5%Results 2014: 84.4%

Anastasie Kalumbu KabwizaResults 2016: 80.7%Results 2015: 68.9%Results 2014: 68.6%

Démama Mumba KatambiResults 2016: 69%Results 2015: 71.2%Results 2014: 68%

Dorcas Kasweka SamaselaResults 2016: 93.2%Results 2015: 90.8%Results 2014: 88.6%

Tatiane Mwidia KyunguResults 2016: 74%Results 2015: 78.4%Results 2014: 68.8%

Félicianne Ngoyi NshimbiResults 2016: 94.2%Results 2015: 94.9%Results 2014: 92.2%

Collete Ngoy KamimbiResults 2016: 91.9%Results 2015: 92.1%Results 2014: 90.2%

Djenie Kasongo NgoyResults 2016: 86.9%Results 2015: 83.5%Results 2014: 80%

Blandine Nkaji TsholaResults 2016: 91.3%Results 2015: 87.5%Results 2014: 75%

Jolie Nkulu IlungaResults 2016: 84.5%Results 2015: 77.5%Results 2014: 66.6%

Godlive Nyembo MujingaResults 2016: 68.2%Results 2015: 68%Results 2014: 67.2%Results 2013: 55%

Stéphanie Sakina MakopeResults 2016: 90%Results 2015: 88.7%Results 2014: 83.8%

Niclette Tshilemb MusaelResults 2016: 72%Results 2015: 66.1%Results 2014: 58.6%Results 2013: 68.3% Results 2012: 68%

Antoinette Tshipala BelaResults 2016: 87%Results 2015: 83.4%Results 2014: 76.3%

Laetitia Kaimba KimpindeResults 2016: 82.8%Results 2015: 59.9%Results 2014: 64.6%Results 2013: 81.9%

Gracia Kyungu KongoloResults 2016: 80.7%Results 2015: 74.2%Results 2014: 71.2%Results 2013: 72.2%

Jeanne Kibwe ChabuResults 2016: 62.6%Results 2015: 69.2%Results 2014: 50.5%Results 2013: 69.7%

Claudine Elumba MasudiResults 2016: 84.6Results 2015: 82.8%Results 2014: 78.6%

Niclette Kalumba NsengaResults 2016: 86.6%Results 2015: 87.4%Results 2014: 72.5%

Irene Ngoy KitotoResults 2016: 88.4%Results 2015: 89%Results 2014: 83.3%

Jeanne Kalenga wa KalengaResults 2016: 91.2%Results 2015: 91.1%Results 2014: 80.8%

Plamedie Ngoy KabibiResults 2016: 91.9%Results 2015: 67.9%Results 2014: 71.1%

Dommy Mushampa KavulaResults 2016: moved awayResults 2015: 94.5%Results 2014: 94.4%

Martine Mulimbi KafwimbiResults 2016: moved awayResults 2015: 86.1%Results 2014: 81.3%

Naomie Bwalya NgoyResults 2016: 57.5%Results 2015: 78.%Results 2014: 71.6%Results 2013: 75.2%

Godlive Ilunga NsengaResults 2016: 78.4%Results 2015: 90.7%Results 2014: 81.4%Results 2013: 86.3%

Class 3A

Anita Kabedi MusokaResults 2016: 81.4%Results 2015: 86.5%Results 2014: 82.8%Results 2013: 84.1%

Class Size: 25

Teacher: Rebecca

Plamedie Kalaba KilabiResults 2016: 71%Results 2015: 80.3%Results 2014: 84.2%Results 2013: 81.1%

Micheline Kalonda BembelezaResults 2016: 56.8%Results 2015: 77.1%Results 2014: 82.1%Results 2013: 80.2%

Bijou Kalumba KiakuaResults 2016: 44.7%Results 2015: 69.8%Results 2014: 62.3%Results 2013: 84.1% Results 2012: 56.9%

Nicie Kamalala MutambaResults 2016: 79.1%Results 2015: 91.1%Results 2014: 83.7%Results 2013: 90.5%

Françoise Kasongo KilunduResults 2016: 78.3%Results 2015: 86.9%Results 2014: 87.1%Results 2013: 92.2%

Rose Kawen FezResults 2016: 49.4%Results 2015: 42.2%Results 2014: 59.8%Results 2013: 65% Results (2012: 79%

Jacqueline Kyungu KalwaniResults 2016: 61.8%Results 2015: 81.2%Results 2014: 68.9%Results 2013: 76.9%

Ecirone Kyungu NgoyResults 2016: 44.2%Results 2015: 74.2%Results 2014: 61.4%Results 2013: 74.7%

Nadia Luta MbazResults 2016: 58.2%Results 2015: 80.4%Results 2014: 73.1%Results 2013: 85%

Véronique Lwando InanzalaResults 2016: 79.9%Results 2015: 83.9%Results 2014: 86.2%Results 2013: 82.2%

Flavie Mala Ji BeyaResults 2016: 55%Results 2015: 80.2%Results 2014: 62%Results 2013: 64.7% Results 2012: 42.6%

Mathilde Mauwa LumbuwaResults 2016: 57.5%Results 2015: 82.5%Results 2014: 72.1%Results 2013: 52.7% Results 2012: 86.3%

Chantal Mujinga KaselaResults 2016: 41.2%Results 2015: 68.1%Results 2014: 72.9%Results 2013: 62.9% Results 2012: 75%

Josephine Mukandjila KiyomboResults 2016: 81.3%Results 2015: 83.6%Results 2014: 87.3%Results 2013: 86.6%

Margueritte Musonda LutaResults 2016: 58.2%Results 2015: 79%Results 2014: 78%Results 2013: 56.2% Results 2012: 84%

Esther Mwenze KalabweResults 2016: 86%Results 2015: 88.1%Results 2014: 90.2%Results 2013: 95%

Joelle Mwewa MwepuResults 2016: 73.8%Results 2015: 83.2%Results 2014: 90.2%Results 2013: 93.3%

Rachel Nkulu NshimbiResults 2016: 47.3%Results 2015: 55%Results 2014: 68%Results 2013: 80% Results 2012: 58.2%

Abigael Numbi Wa NumbiResults 2016: 90.8%Results 2015: 94.3%Results 2014: 96.2%Results 2013: 92.5%

Chochou Nyota NkuluResults 2016: 40.4%Results 2015: 55.9%Results 2014: 67.6%Results 2013: 90.8% Results 2012: 42.1%

Sarah Kakonde MulongoResults 2016: 78%Results 2015: 83.5%Results 2014: 85.7%Results 2013: 89.4%

Plamedie Ngoy MiabiResults 2016: 73.5%Results 2015: 67.9%Results 2014: 71.1%

Anita Kabedi MusokaResults 2016: 81.4%Results 2015: 86.5%Results 2014: 82.8%Results 2013: 84.1%

Françine Ansoung MulongResults 2016: 75.7%Results 2015: 90.7%Results 2014: 81.2%Results 2013: 85.8%

Plamedie Banza MukalayiResults 2016: 91.8%Results 2015: 94.3%Results 2014: 72.7%Results 2013: 74.4%

Class 3B

Djessie Bupe LusaResults 2016: 74.9%Results 2015: 88.3%Results 2014: 85.8%Results 2013: 79.4%

Class Size: 25

Teacher: Elvis

Celestine Kamukunda MumbaResults 2016: 78.7%Results 2015: 78.8%Results 2014: 81.7%Results 2013: 90.8%

Bernadette Kapinga KayembeResults 2016: 86.7%Results 2015: 93%Results 2014: 94.3%Results 2013: 94.7%

Aimée Kashala MulomboResults 2016: 69.4%Results 2015: 75.4%Results 2014: 57.7%Results 2013: 50.4% Results 2012: 82.5%

Antoinette Kashala MakilaResults 2016: 69.4%Results 2015: 81.9%Results 2014: 84.8%Results 2013: 53.8% Results 2012: 84.7%

Edouine Kifungo KaimbaResults 2016: 61.9%Results 2015: 52.2%Results 2014: 61.7%Results 2013: 81.6% Results 2012: 38%

Gloria Chabu MumbaResults 2016: 78%Results 2015: 82.3%Results 2014: 82.1%Results 2013: 85.5%

Gracia Feza YowariResults 2016: 65.3%Results 2015: 79.9%Results 2014: 79.2Results 2013: 86.3%

Matthy Ilunga MbuyiResults 2016: 70.5%Results 2015: 82.5%Results 2014: 79.2%Results 2013: 81.6%

Henriette Kisoma MumbaResults 2016: 58.2%Results 2015: 60.7%Results 2014: 70.3%Results 2013: 69% Results 2012: 78%

Anna Kitongwe MwewaResults 2016: 77.8%Results 2015: 83%Results 2014: 78.7%Results 2013: 88.8%

Ephrasie Mamba BitumbaResults 2016: 85.1%Results 2015: 85.7%Results 2014: 91.2%Results 2013: 89.7%

Scolastique Mangaza BahatiResults 2016: 92.1%Results 2015: 93.4%Results 2014: 94%Results 2013: 91.1%

Françoise Mema MalweleResults 2016: 71.7%Results 2015: 89.7%Results 2014: 81.7%Results 2013: 91.9%

Mimie Mumba MifungaResults 2016: 52.7%Results 2015: 82.3%Results 2014: 60.6%Results 2013: 81.1%

Astrid Musamba KalabaResults 2016: 76.6%Results 2015: 88.6%Results 2014: 90.1%Results 2013: 90%

Cayode Mwange MukemwendoResults 2016: 77.8%Results 2015: 85.6%Results 2014: 85.9%Results 2013: 83.3%

Aimérance Mwewa MwapeResults 2016: 76.9%Results 2015: 75.6%Results 2014: 90.2%Results 2013: 93.3%

Gracia Niyimbona KajResults 2016: 77.4%Results 2015: 84.7%Results 2014: 84.6%Results 2013: 81.6%

Blandine Mposhi ‎MambokwaboResults 2016: 50.2%Results 2015: n/a absent due to illnessResults 2014: 68.3%Results 2013: 87.4% Results 2012: 37.4%

Sarah Umba Ilunga Results 2016: 88.3%Results 2015: 93%Results 2014: 92.7%Results 2013: 93%

Clementine Yaya AbamuwezeResults 2016: 75.6%Results 2015: 97.3%Results 2014: 75.2%Results 2013: 81.9%

Annie Chabu Kibwe Results 2016: left due to illnessResults 2015: 71.8%Results 2014: 68%Results 2013: 81.6% Results 2012: 78%

Cornelis Banza MwepuResults 2016: 57.2%Results 2015: 64.2%Results 2014: 76.8%Results 2013: 78.8% Results 2012: 63%

Bonyesse Bonve NyemboResults 2016: 70.2%Results 2015: 85.9%Results 2014: 82.8%Results 2013: 92.5% Results 2012: 57.5%

Class 4A

Nancie Kabanga NdombaResults 2016: 51.2%Results 2015: 63%Results 2014: 81%Results 2013: 74.4% Results 2012: 79%

Class Size: 26

Teacher: Marie Noelle

Anna Kabila Wa KigombResults 2016: 86.4%Results 2015: 90.6%Results 2014: 90.4%Results 2013: 96.2% Results 2012: 98%

Denise Kalabwe MukeboResults 2016: 74.6%Results 2015: 73.2%Results 2014: 75.6%Results 2013: 85.1% Results 2012: 81%

Aimerance Ilunga KapandaResults 2016: 80.6%Results 2015: 82.3%Results 2014: 82.8%Results 2013: 94.8% Results 2012: 93.6%

Flavie Kasimu AmunazoResults 2016: 59.1%Results 2015: 66.3%Results 2014: 86.2%Results 2013: 82.4% Results 2012: 93%

Consolate Kasongo NgoyResults 2016: 79.5%Results 2015: 86.5%Results 2014: 93.7%Results 2013: 95.3%

Louise Kilufya KasongoResults 2016: 79.5%Results 2015: 84.3%Results 2014: 94.3%Results 2013: 94.2% Results 2012: 97%

Marie Kilufya KishibaResults 2016: 79.7%Results 2015: 55.2%Results 2014: 69.1%Results 2013: 83.3% Results 2012: 79.1%

Jeanine Kimputa MatandaResults 2016: 63.1%Results 2015: 80.7%Results 2014: 76.7%Results 2013: 90.7%

Aimée Kunonga KadiataResults 2016: 59.4%Results 2015: 68.4%Results 2014: 90%Results 2013: 94.5% Results 2012: 53.8%

Mamie Lembalemba ChakoResults 2016: 50.1%Results 2015: 71.8%Results 2014: 82.9%Results 2013: 86.5%

Cynthia Mande KasongoResults 2016: 71.1%Results 2015: 86.6%Results 2014: 75.8%Results 2013: 92.7% Results 2012: 95.1%

Helene Mayu KapendResults 2016: 70.5%Results 2015: 46.9%Results 2014: 61%Results 2013: 76.4% Results 2012: 56.7%

Gracia Mugengwa TshekanaboResults 2016: 59%Results 2015: 67%Results 2014: 71.6%Results 2013: 89.1% Results 2012: 93%

Prescillia Mukonkole MakiResults 2016: 74.4%Results 2015: 75.1%Results 2014: 90.2%Results 2013: 90.6%

Jacqueline Mulanga DibulaResults 2016: 64.8%Results 2015: 66.8%Results 2014: 82.5%Results 2013: 87.8% Results 2012: 96%

Alphonsine Mumba NgandweResults 2016: 75.2%Results 2015: 81.6%Results 2014: 78.8%Results 2013: 94.2% Results 2012: 96%

Rose Muswamba MutambaResults 2016: 82.4%Results 2015: 89.6%Results 2014: 87.7%Results 2013: 93.9% Results 2012: 95%

Esperance Mwange MilamboResults 2016: 54.3%Results 2015: 60%Results 2014: 84%Results 2013: 69.6% Results 2012: 90%

Gracia Mwenze NgoyResults 2016: 64.8%Results 2015: 52.2%Results 2014: 59.1% Results 2013: 77.1%

Bibiche Nsangwa NzuguResults 2016: 73.9%Results 2015: 77.3%Results 2014: 87.3%Results 2013: 93.2% Results 2012: 88%

Elisée Ntumba MwewaResults 2016: 63%Results 2015: 77.3%Results 2014: 76.2%Results 2013: 88.8% Results 2012: 48%

Françoise Tshilombo KaluminguResults 2016: 62.1%Results 2015: 65.1%Results 2014: 86.7%Results 2013: 92.4% Results 2012: 45.2%

Chantal Nyangwe BalugilaResults 2016: 59.0%Results 2015: 75.6%Results 2014: 78.6%Results 2013: 95.7% Results 2012: 97%

Nancie Kabanga NdombaResults 2016: 51.2%Results 2015: 63%Results 2014: 81%Results 2013: 74.4% Results 2012: 79%

Margueritte Chabu SarahResults 2016: 61.8%Results 2015: 71.8%Results 2014: 68%Results 2013: 81.6% Results 2012: 78%

Aimérance Kapanda IlungaResults 2016: 65.2%Results 2015: 75.6%Results 2014: 75.8%Results 2013: 87.7%

Class 4B

Beniciel Iyana NawejResults 2016: 58.7%Results 2015: 66.2%Results 2014: 84.6%Results 2013: 72.5% Results 2012: 82.7%

Class Size: 27

Teacher: Bertin

Josée Kabole MikombeResults 2016: 71.5%Results 2015: 54.5%Results 2014: 62%Results 2013: 73.1% Results 2012: 61%

Marie Kalumba KatongoResults 2016: 67.7%Results 2015: 70.3%Results 2014: 66.7%Results 2013: 69.1% Results 2012: 79%

Gertrude Kamufisa MwemboResults 2016: 68.5%Results 2015: 73.9%Results 2014: 76.2%Results 2013: 76.9% Results 2012: 88%

Berthe Kasalwe KasomaResults 2016: 69.8%Results 2015: 73.2%Results 2014: 72.8%Results 2013: 87.2% Results 2012: 97%

Hortence Kibawa MukeinaResults 2016: 82.9%Results 2015: 84.7%Results 2014: 93.6%Results 2013: 95.9% Results 2012: 96.1%

Celestine Kilufya ColaResults 2016: 50.6%Results 2015: 60.6%Results 2014: 65.5%Results 2013: 77.7% Results 2012: 71%

Anastasie Kyabu ChebeleResults 2016: 59.5%Results 2015: 68.4%Results 2014: 87.5%Results 2013: 89.1%

Julienne Masangu BaruaniResults 2016: 76.3%Results 2015: 82.3%Results 2014: 87.9%Results 2013: 93.8% Results 2012: 92%

Hélène Masengela TshibakaResults 2016: 53.5%Results 2015: 61.5%Results 2014: 69%Results 2013: 82.5% Results 2012: 42.6%

Justine Masengo MujingaResults 2016: 54.8%Results 2015: 65.1%Results 2014: 80%Results 2013: 85.2% Results 2012: 89%

Suzanne Mpanga KabongoResults 2016: 70.2%Results 2015: 74.3%Results 2014: 89.7%Results 2013: 83.3%

Joelle Mpyana MukeboResults 2016: 52.2%Results 2015: 61.5%Results 2014: 71.6%Results 2013: 82.9% Results 2012: 88%

Dorccas Mudimbi OloloResults 2016: 83.2%Results 2015: 88.3%Results 2014: 95%Results 2013: 95.8% Results 2012: 96.1%

Angèle Mumba MumbaResults 2016: 69.8%Results 2015: 66.3%Results 2014: 53%Results 2013: 73% Results 2012: 64.9%

Joséphine Mwange KessiaResults 2016: 61.9%Results 2015: 72.3%Results 2014: 58.9%Results 2013: 73.9% Results 2012: 57.9%

Christine Mwike KasandaResults 2016: 70.9%Results 2015: 52%Results 2014: 69%Results 2013: 79.1% Results 2012: 58.8%

Clémentine Ngoy KasongoResults 2016: 55.9%Results 2015: 44.5%Results 2014: 67%Results 2013: 80.5% Results 2012: 54%

Agneau Ngoy KiloloResults 2016: 60.9%Results 2015: 61.7%Results 2014: 74.3%Results 2013: 77.7% Results 2012: 90.8%

Evodie Ngoy LusangaResults 2016: 69%Results 2015: 76.1%Results 2014: 92.1%Results 2013: 91.4% Results 2012: 93.6%

Rosette Ngoy MilambweResults 2016: 69.5%Results 2015: 80.7%Results 2014: 61.2%Results 2013: 76.1% Results 2012: 72%

Christ Vie Nyekosso EkangaResults 2016: 73.8%Results 2015: 70.9%Results 2014: 75.5%Results 2013: 75.9% Results 2012: 92%

Irène Tshola KishalaResults 2016: 58.5%Results 2015: 66.7%Results 2014: 82.3%Results 2013: 84.8% Results 2012: 92%

Jolie Kaj Mujinga Results 2016: 83.8%Results 2015: 81%Results 2014: 90.8%Results 2013: 91.8% Results 2012: 94.7%

Beniciel Iyana NawejResults 2016: 58.7%Results 2015: 66.2%Results 2014: 84.6%Results 2013: 72.5% Results 2012: 82.7%

Berthe Mwape MwewaResults 2016: moved awayResults 2015: 92%Results 2014: 84.6%Results 2013: 81.6%

Joelle Anase KashinkaResults 2016: 86.2%Results 2015: 77.3%Results 2014: 81.7%Results 2013: 86.1% Results 2012: 77.6%

Eunice Chibuba KabengleResults 2016: 68.3%Results 2015: 67.2%Results 2014: 76%Results 2013: 90.4% Results 2012: 88.5%

Class 5

Pascaline Dusabe WakanaResults 2016: 85.6%Results 2015: 86.8%Results 2014: 94%Results 2013: 94.5% Results 2012: 95.7%

Class Size: 30

Teacher: Maguy

Jolie Ilunga Wa BanzaResults 2016: 88.6%Results 2015: 85.1%Results 2014: 92.5%Results 2013: 96% Results 2012: 95.7%

Horciline Kabaso MwapeResults 2016: 85.1%Results 2015: 86.7%Results 2014: 89.5%Results 2013: 92.1% Results 2012: 82.7%

Mariam Kabobo SuzeResults 2016: 76%Results 2015: 78.1%Results 2014: 80.5%Results 2013: 92% Results 2012: 90%

Jeanne Kafungo MpwetoResults 2016: 91.2%Results 2015: 86.9%Results 2014: 89.5%Results 2013: 94.2% Results 2012: 72%

Françoise Kalume KilwaResults 2016: 88.4%Results 2015: 87.1%Results 2014: 91.9%Results 2013: 90.3% Results 2012: 89.7%

Josiane Kasongo KyioniResults 2016: 87.2%Results 2015: 86.3%Results 2014: 90.4%Results 2013: 94.2% Results 2012: 93.3%

Frida Katongo KisankaResults 2016: 96.8%Results 2015: 91.5%Results 2014: 95.4%Results 2013: 96.2% Results 2012: 91.9%

Rosa Kazadi KotshResults 2016: 65.4%Results 2015: 62.2%Results 2014: 78.3%Results 2013: 87.4% Results 2012: 88.5%

Amida Kiluba Wa KilubaResults 2016: 92%Results 2015: 88.8%Results 2014: 94.5%Results 2013: 93.1% Results 2012: 91%

Jeanne Kilungu IlungaResults 2016: 58.1%Results 2015: 57.6%Results 2014: 68.2%Results 2013: 77.5% Results 2012: 69.1%

Jeanette Kimputu WillyResults 2016: 64.7%Results 2015: 71%Results 2014: 82%Results 2013: 81.2% Results 2012: 82.2%

Djessie Kirinda ChandaResults 2016: 69.2%Results 2015: 69.1%Results 2014: 79%Results 2013: 84.6% Results 2012: 81.6%

Jeanine Kyaba MwanzaResults 2016: 68.4%Results 2015: 65.9%Results 2014: 79.4%Results 2013: 86.2% Results 2012: 80.4%

Lauriane Lenge Wa MpitshiResults 2016: 92%Results 2015: 90.3%Results 2014: 92%Results 2013: 95.4% Results 2012: 93.1%

Déborah Lutula KungwaResults 2016: 81.2%Results 2015: 82.9%Results 2014: 86.3%Results 2013: 90.1% Results 2012: 91.9%

Audience Maloba MasanguResults 2016: 87.9%Results 2015: 83.4%Results 2014: 89.9%Results 2013: 90% Results 2012: 83.7%

Claudine Mamba MutesaResults 2016: 78.6%Results 2015: 78.2%Results 2014: 79%Results 2013: 90% Results 2012: 87.7%

Sandra Matshakana MwambaResults 2016: 62.3%Results 2015: 60.7%Results 2014: 62%Results 2013: 73.1% Results 2012: 60.2%

Déborah Mbelu KayembeResults 2016: 62.8%Results 2015: 65.1%Results 2014: 69.3%Results 2013: 77.5% Results 2012: 62.4%

Louise Mujinga KisalaResults 2016: 93.5%Results 2015: 89.5%Results 2014: 91.8%Results 2013: 90.4% Results 2012: 87.9%

Béatrice Mulunda BaruaniResults 2016: 81.9%Results 2015: 79.6%Results 2014: 87.2%Results 2013: 92.6% Results 2012: 90.2%

Chantal Mumba TshikwejResults 2016:83.8%Results 2015: 83.7%Results 2014: 84.2%Results 2013: 85.7% Results 2012: 83.7%

Mamie Mwamini FwebeResults 2016: 92.4%Results 2015: 91.6%Results 2014: 96%Results 2013: 95.5% Results 2012: 96.9%

Jeanette Mwika KyunguResults 2016: 73.6%Results 2015: 74.4%Results 2014: 84.2%Results 2013: 86% Results 2012: 80.5%

Marceline Ngoie KiloloResults 2016: 90.7%Results 2015: 87.4%Results 2014: 91%Results 2013: 91.3% Results 2012: 90.2%

Rachel Ruwej KasankaResults 2016: 66.8%Results 2015: 68.2%Results 2014: 64.5%Results 2013: 78% Results 2012: 81.8%

Rachel Samba MulambaResults 2016: 59.6%Results 2015: 60%Results 2014: 68%Results 2013: 80% Results 2012: 58.2%

Pascaline Dusabe WakanaResults 2016: 85.6%Results 2015: 86.8%Results 2014: 94%Results 2013: 94.5% Results 2012: 95.7%

BirthBorn in Kipushi, a mining town 35km southwest of Lubumbashi, Bijou and Raissa are the twin daughters of dad Dede and mum Sandra.

They are the 4th and 5th children in a family of six, one boy and five girls. Although born on the same day, Saturday March 10th, 2009, Bijou is older, arriving at 2pm, 7 hours ahead of Raissa at 9pm.

Bijou Raissa

LifeTwins often have a special bond. This is true of Bijou and Raissa whose love for each other is characterized by their concern for each other. For them their feelings for each other are contagious. If one feels sad then the other will also become sad if she cannot console her.

They love being able to share all that they have.

What differentiates themBijou loves to get into the details of things and to organize her belongings. She is wise and calm, especially when facing provocation from her sister.

Raissa is a born leader and likes to be in charge. She can be a little temperamental but is very eloquent and enjoys sharing everything she has with her sister and friends.

What they have in commonThey have the same small gap between their front teeth, are both very personable and protective of each other.

Their favorite things:• Color: white• Activities: riding a bike, playing with dolls

What they dislike• Being told off• Lack of respect• Especially being apart from each other

Malaika welcomed Bijou & Raissa

In December of last year, during the Christmas break, we received the devastating news that one of our Grade 1 students had passed away due to an illness. The lack of access to health facilities in the area meant that little Myriam did not receive the care she needed.

Myriam

Tragedies like these are why we are focusing all our energies on raising funds for the Development Offices and the student health center. The student health center, in particular, is a desperately needed area as there is no clinic in Kalebuka.

We would like to increase our health checks from twice a year to monthly, and we need a dedicated room for the Doctor to be able to do this.

The teamMalaika’s programs rely upon the dedication and hard work of 30 paid Congolese staff members working on the ground in the DRC and around-the-clock support from a team of 35 volunteers working in New York, London, the DRC and beyond. Malaika has only one paid part-time staff member in New York.

91% of every dollar donated to Malaika goes directly to our programs – the remaining 9% covers essential administrative costs necessary to keep our programs running.

Our wonderful local team.

For more information on our Board, volunteers, and staff, visit www.malaika.org

Thank you

MALAIKA244 Fifth Ave, Suite N225, New York, NY 10001, USA

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MALAIKA SCHOOLNuméro PC 10012, Route Munama (vers la

ferme Nguz), Bloc Trois-Z, Quartier Kalebuka, Lubumbashi, Province du Katanga, RDC

KALUBUKA FOOTBALL FOR HOPE CENTERNuméro PC 10416, Route Munama,

Quartier Kalebuka, Lubumbashi, Province du Katanga, RDC

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