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In Mzimba district, Northern Malawi, determined children are boldly confronting adversity, paving the way for transformative change.

Among these remarkable individuals stands Memory, a sixteen-year-old whose life journey has been marked by daunting challenges. Her unwavering resilience has led her through a path filled with unexpected twists.

In Mzimba district, Northern Malawi, determined children are boldly confronting adversity, paving the way for transformative change.

Among these remarkable individuals stands Memory, a sixteen-year-old whose life journey has been marked by daunting challenges. Her unwavering resilience has led her through a path filled with unexpected twists.

Life was the only valuable Mary Mpemba had to salvage when Cyclone Freddy induced floods hit her home in March 2023.

“It was a disaster. It happened at night. We were caught unawares. Priority was to save my family. Nothing more,” she says.

For years, the scenic muddy and thatched classrooms at Chimwemwe Community Based Child Care Centre (CBCC) in Mzimba district stood as a symbol of tradition and nostalgia. However, their vulnerability to leaks during rainy seasons had become a pressing concern for dedicated caregivers, parents and children.