Our Programs
Our work is focused on maximizing the potential of children and young people.
We facilitate improvements in education infrastructure, develop the capacity of teachers, promote early childhood education, provide healthcare and nutrition support, engage families in children's education, and promote 21st century skills, including closing the digital divide.
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Safe and Quality Learning
Creating a supportive environment for safe and quality learning. -
Skills for Now and for the Future
Building life, leadership, and productive skills. -
Sustained Health and Livelihoods
Partnering with communities to break the cycle of poverty. -
ICT4Dev
Leveraging ICTs to promote sustainable social and economic development.
Safe and Quality Learning
The Safe and Quality Learning (SQL) program aims to provide inclusive and equitable access to quality education for all children through ensuring a suitable and safe learning environment, relevant teaching and learning resources adjusted to learners’ needs, continuous professional development of education personnel and promotion of education governance.
Our 2030 Goal is to create a supportive environment for safe and quality learning for 400,000 children and young people.
EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
We strive to provide quality education to all children in a safe and supportive environment. Our program collaborates with communities to improve school infrastructure, including classrooms, hostels, computer labs, and water and hygiene facilities. These upgrades enhance the learning environment for students and teachers, promote educational success, and attract and retain high-quality teachers. Our community-led approach considers each community's needs and priorities, working closely with local schools, authorities, and members to identify pressing needs and create improvement plans. Our expert team provides technical guidance to ensure high-quality projects.
Edtech
Our initiative empowers schools with the necessary tools and resources to seamlessly incorporate technology into their teaching curricula. We provide cutting-edge ICT resources such as laptops, tablets, and computers, and offer professional development opportunities for teachers to become proficient in using technology in their instruction. This approach enhances early-grade learning, promotes digital pedagogy and skills, and creates confident and capable digital citizens - all essential components for success in the 21st century.
INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Our program partners with primary schools to recruit volunteer teachers who undergo comprehensive and high-quality teacher training via Open and Distance Learning. After completion, graduates become qualified teachers and are deployed to target schools by the government. To ensure continuous professional development for teachers, we offer flexible training and development opportunities that keep educators up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices. From learner-centered/variability pedagogy to digital skills, our program focuses on providing practical training that can be immediately applied to improve education quality. We believe investing in education personnel development is key to delivering quality education for all students.
SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM
We believe that healthy and nutritious food is essential for students' overall well-being and academic success. Our sustainable school meal program is designed to provide healthy, locally-grown meals to our partner schools. We provide farm inputs, sustainable farming training, and support for school kitchens and energy-saving cooking stoves. Our community-led approach ensures that the program is sustainable, with school meal committees and food preparation training. We take a holistic approach, promoting sustainable agriculture and food systems to improve students' access to nutritious food. Our goal is to boost attendance and enhance academic performance for junior primary school learners by providing them with the healthy meals they need to thrive.
ULALO SCHOLARS
At Ulalo, we believe that financial constraints should not be a barrier to a child's education. That's why we are dedicated to providing support to primary and secondary school students who may struggle with the costs of schooling. Our program offers financial assistance for school fees and necessary scholastic materials to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. With our support, students can focus on their education and achieve their full potential, regardless of their financial situation.
BIKE RENTAL
The World Bank recognizes that access to schools is a crucial factor affecting enrollment and attendance. In Malawi and other Sub-Saharan African countries, many students face mobility constraints that make attending school difficult, particularly for those living far from their nearest school. Our bike rental initiative tackles this issue by providing rental bicycles to secondary school students, especially girls and those who walk over 8 kilometers to school. By addressing the mobility challenge, we aim to improve the students' chances of achieving their educational goals and building a better future. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to quality education, regardless of where they live.
Skills for now & for the future
Ulalo's Skills for Now and for the Future (SNF) program aims to Increase gainful self-employment and wage-employment of youth and adults through ensuring access to high quality professional education and training integrating digital, technical, business, life and soft skills.
Our 2030 Goal aims at building life, leadership, and productive skills for 20,000 young people.
LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS
Our initiative is designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence they need to become leaders and make a positive impact on their communities. Through our comprehensive curriculum, we focus on personal leadership skills, building relationships, health and wellness, and creating a positive vision for the future and enabling young people to reach their full potential, pursue excellence in leadership, and make a lasting impact in their community.
ROLE MODELLING AND CAREER GUIDANCE
Our Role Modelling and Career Guidance Initiative empowers students to reach for the stars! We inspire and motivate students to stay in school, work hard, and achieve their dreams. Our program focuses on STEM subjects and provides role-modeling handbooks and career guidance resources to help students navigate their future career paths. With our support, students can discover their passions and develop the skills they need to succeed in today's rapidly-changing world. Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators!
DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING
Our Digital Literacy program is dedicated to equipping out of school young people with the skills they need to succeed in the digital age. Our static and mobile digital labs and STEM centers offer a dynamic curriculum that prepares students for higher education and the workforce. We provide hands-on training in a variety of digital skills, including computer literacy, coding, and website development. We also encourage innovation and problem-solving, challenging students to use their skills to address real-world challenges through ICT. Our goal is to empower young people with the tools they need to succeed in the digital economy and to become leaders in their communities.
TIWATUKULE (FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT)
Our program empowers young people with the skills they need to thrive in the modern world. We recognize the challenges and opportunities that young people face today, and our comprehensive curriculum equips them with the confidence and practical know-how to navigate them successfully. From personal development and effective communication to leadership skills and financial literacy. Our hands-on approach ensures that our students receive practical training in a range of productive skills, such as digital literacy and entrepreneurship, which are essential for future success. Our goal is to prepare young people for life beyond the classroom, helping them to reach their full potential and make a positive impact on their communities.
Sustained Health & Empowerment
Ulalo's Sustained Health & Empowerment (SHE) program aims to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities through education, access to health services, community empowerment and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Our 2030 Goal aims at Partnering with communities to break the cycle of poverty for 80,000 households.
WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE (WASH)
Our programs aim to address two crucial aspects of health and hygiene: menstrual hygiene management and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). In communities where access to menstrual hygiene products and education is limited, we promote menstrual hygiene through education, affordable menstrual products, and positive attitudes towards menstruation. Similarly, our WASH program tackles the lack of clean water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene in communities, improving infrastructure, raising awareness, and promoting positive behavior changes. Join us in creating a healthier, more inclusive world by supporting our efforts towards menstrual hygiene management and WASH.
MEDICAL AID & RELIEF INITIATIVE (MARI)
Our mission is to bring quality healthcare within reach for all, especially those in under-resourced areas. Through our partnership with medical equipment providers, we make accessible and affordable refurbished equipment and supplies available to healthcare facilities. We understand the growing need for resources and equipment to keep up with increasing demand, and we strive to ensure that no one is left behind. We provide essential medical supplies, from gloves and gowns to disinfectants and syringes, to keep healthcare workers and patients safe. Our goal is to create a positive impact on communities by supporting healthcare facilities and making quality healthcare accessible to everyone.
PEZA
Peza Thandizo, or Peza for short, is an innovative online platform dedicated to providing young people with comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (SRHR). We understand that young people often face barriers when accessing SRHR information and services, including limited access, lack of information, and stigma. That's why we've created Peza to empower young people to take control of their sexual and reproductive health. With our real-time map, users can easily find and access SRHR services in their area, make appointments, connect with providers, and access resources and information. Peza also offers a secure reporting system for incidents of violence, abuse, or discrimination related to SRHR services. Join us in creating a world where young people can access SRHR services without fear or discrimination.
COMMUNITY ACTIVATION
Our program empowers communities to create positive change from within by providing them with the necessary skills, resources, and support. We believe that every community has the potential to take ownership of its development and address the challenges it faces. Our program offers a range of workshops, training sessions, and community events to help community members identify and prioritize their development needs, and take collective action to address them. From health to education, the environment, and economic development, our program inspires and empowers communities to work together towards a shared vision of a better future. Join us in creating sustainable change from within.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
At our core, we believe that financial stability and independence are essential for building a better future. That's why we're committed to empowering individuals and communities with the tools they need to achieve their financial goals. Through our Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), Self-Help Group (SHG) and Agriculture development programs, we provide access to financial services, training, and support, helping people take control of their finances, save money, growth crops and invest in their future.
ICT for Development (ICT4D)
Ulalo's ICT4D program aims to leverage Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to promote sustainable social and economic development. By bridging the digital divide, ICT4D seeks to empower communities and individuals, by providing access to information, communication tools, and opportunities for skill-building and innovation.
Our 2030 Goal is to provide access to reliable and affordable ICT infrastructure and services to at least 40% of our target communities, enabling them to participate fully in the digital economy and reap the benefits of the digital age.
CONNECTIVITY
We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and affordable internet connectivity, regardless of where they live. That's why our ICT4D program is dedicated to promoting equitable access to ICT infrastructure and services through community networks in Malawi. By advocating for policies that remove regulatory barriers and promote an enabling environment for network growth, we aim to ensure long-term success and sustainability. We're also joining forces with the "Data Must Fall" campaign to reduce the cost of data and increase access to connectivity, making the internet more accessible and affordable for all. Join us in bridging the digital divide and creating a more connected world.
MAINSTREAMING ICT4D
At Ulalo, we believe in the transformative power of technology to improve lives. That's why we're committed to mainstreaming ICT4D across all our programs. By integrating technology into development efforts, we can enhance service delivery and achieve better outcomes in our focus areas. In education, for instance, we use ICTs to facilitate learning, provide access to educational resources, and support professional development for teachers. Our goal is to harness the potential of technology to transform communities and create a more equitable, inclusive world for all.