Jacaranda: Science Lab for Aids Orphans School - Weblog

Science Lab - nearly finished

Things have been developing indeed for our physics and science lab. We have had more hiccups when it comes to our double story building though, as administration services in Blantyre do not make things easy…

Posted: Jan 19 12 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Development in the construction of the Science Lab - Jacaranda

It has been very complicated to launch this double story building construction, but we have been very firm in our decision to do such a building, because it is the right thing to do for…

Posted: Sep 21 11 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

First Jacaranda student hired in Malawi

John Kalombora graduated from Jacaranda School in 2008. We sponsored his Business Management studies in college for two years, and he has just been hired by an international bank in Malawi.

Congratulations!

Posted: May 7 11 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

The chicken farm is growing _ Jacaranda

You will be happy to know that our chicken farm is a huge success and our children are eating the meat. The excess we sell and the money goes back into the school. We introduced…

Posted: Mar 12 11 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Science lab construction nearly approved - Malawi

we have now submitted the last phase of the physics and science laboratory plans. We are now confident that the plans are about to be approved, as we have obtained all plans necessary, including the…

Posted: Jan 3 11 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Development in the Science Lab building - Malawi

Our top priority is completing the construction of the new Science and Library building, but it has certainly been a long and arduous process thus far--but we are pushing forward and making great progress.

Posted: Nov 29 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

We welcomed Lindsay Haskell

We welcomed Lindsay Haskell this Summer. A student from Shangai American School. She stayed with us for seven weeks teaching Life Skills to Standard 7 and Form 1, conducting debates and even having the children…

Posted: Oct 4 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Benefit organized by Rick Nowels and his wife Maria

The benefit was to raise money for our Jacaranda school in Malawi.
It was an amazing event that took place at The Home House on May 30th.
A magical night with performances…

Posted: Sep 24 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

News from Malawi

Dear friends,

Hope you are all enjoying the end of summer.
You may all be thinking, why the sudden silence and disappearance, no emails or even an update on facebook…

Posted: Sep 14 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [1]

Jacaranda Music Explosion was a success

On June 18, 2010, the Jacaranda School exploded in music at the French Cultural Center in Blantyre, during our first fundraising concert in Malawi. A line-up of Malawian music stars took the floor, featuring different…

Posted: Aug 2 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Robert Burke and SAS get the rest of the funds - Thank you!

Robert Burke and Shanghai International School in China have been raising funds through different fundraising events for nearly a year. They're making a huge contribution to make the science lab a reality.

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Posted: May 20 10 by Tatiana | Read More | Comments [0]

Robert Burke and SAS great supporters of Jacaranda School.

Robert explains:

“This place has become something very special in my live. It is an honor to be able to help.
I teach High School at the Shanghai American School is…

Posted: Apr 28 10 by Tatiana | Read More | Comments [0]

Fundacion Roviralta contributes to the Science Lab

Fundación Roviralta, a Spanish organisation, has decided to contribute with 4000 euros to the construction of the Science Lab. The construction of the school laboratory is a key element of the proper school we are…

Posted: Apr 23 10 by Tatiana | Read More | Comments [0]

Theatre Club at Jacaranda School

Meryem Korun 19 year-old volunteer, talks about theater at the Jacaranda school and her stay in Malawi.

"The students are very good actors and dancers, and very enthusiastic too. Our plan is…

Posted: Apr 13 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Jacaranda - German volunteers developing Arts for the children

Volunteers have put their energy and enthusiasm into developing the Arts at Jacaranda. David Drengk and Jonas Petrenz (both from Germany) use their free time from their one-year stay as Weltwärts volunteers in Malawi to…

Posted: Mar 23 10 by Tatiana | Read More | Comments [0]

Our garden is taking shape

Thanks to a grant received from Startfund USA, and thanks to the continuous support of Uniting People's team, we have been able to launch our first sustainable project: a large vegetable garden and a chicken…

Posted: Mar 13 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

National Exams Results at Jacaranda

National exams results are out:
- 28 students out of 32 students passed their mid of secondary school exams
- 19 children out of 22 passed their end of primary school exams
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Posted: Feb 26 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [1]

TV Malawi awarded Dorothy, a Form 3 student, for her determination to stay in school

On December 30, 2009, Television Malawi presented its first "Our People, Our Pride" Awards, recognizing 11 individuals for their great contribution and achievement within the society of Malawi. Dorothy, Form 3 student at the Jacaranda…

Posted: Feb 21 10 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Jacaranda: Summary Actions / Resumen Acciones 2009

UnitingPeople has coordinated the efforts of several foundations in order to generate funds for the project led by Marie da Silva in Malawi. This resulted in a contribution of $ 1,864 for the construction of…

Posted: Jan 25 10 by Uniting People | Read More | Comments [0]

Vegetable Garden and Chicken Farm has been accepted!

Startfund Global has entirely accepted the application for a vegetable garden and chicken farm (12.370 $) which was filed by UnitingPeope. This is such wonderful news as it will allow us to become more self…

Posted: Dec 19 09 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

“Children of Africa” by Skeffa Chimoto and the Jacaranda School

Children of Africa is a song composed by Malawian artist Skeffa Chimoto and written by Luc Deschamps, director of the Jacaranda Foundation in Malawi. In this short video, Skeffa is singing and playing the keyboard,…

Posted: Oct 4 09 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Interview with Marie da Silva in Malawi

Below are the questions and answers during a recent interview with Marie, which gives more insight in the enormous dedication and effort that is being placed by the Jacaranda team:

Q:…

Posted: Jun 23 09 by Marika | Read More | Comments [1]

April 2009: new toilets with running water

In April 2009, we started building toilets with running water for our secondary school students. These sanitation facilities are extremely needed at the Jacaranda school; so far all our 320 students have been using pit…

Posted: May 11 09 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

Our first students graduated!

February 2009: Seven of our students (two girls, five boys) graduated from the Jacaranda school: they passed their MSCE (Malawi School Certificate of Education), the national exam secondary school students must pass in order to…

Posted: Feb 22 09 by Marie Da Silva | Read More | Comments [0]

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