Making Dreams Come True In The Warm Heart Of Africa

Supporting education in Malawi.

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Who are we?

Cape Maclear Learning and Development was founded by a team of volunteers living in Cape Maclear, Malawi.

Comprised of residents from the UK, Ireland and Malawi, we work with the local community to identify top-performing students who would otherwise be unable to afford higher education, then use the generous donations of oversees internationals to provide scholarships and ongoing support to ensure students achieve their dreams of a higher education degree.

To find out more about our team, visit our About Us page.

For more general information about our organisation, jump to our FAQ section.

Mission Statement

To provide Malawian students with the funding and guidance to complete their higher education and university degrees.

To provide valuable and rewarding volunteering opportunities to anyone interested in sharing their skills in the beautiful Cape Maclear, Malawi.

Support and Guidance

Cape Maclear Learning and Development is a non-profit organisation that facilities the funding of university degrees to Malawian students through charitable donations.

Management of Donations

We manage the donations of people from the UK and Ireland to ensure your donations are used to help see students all the way through their higher education.

Volunteering Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering? We can provide you with all of the information you need to volunteer your time and skills in beautiful Cape Maclear, a small village on the Southern tip of Lake Malawi.

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“With the support from Lusaka, we have been able to serve our students better than ever.”

— Alonzo F., School Principal

FAQ

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Yes, respect your privacy, are fully GDPR compliant, and always adhere to the latest guidance on storing your data.

    For more information on how we use data, see our terms and conditions.

The Legal Stuff

Making a donation

  • About Malawi’s school system. Read more here.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • We use our network of friends in Malawi to identify students we think are the perfect candidates for funding.
    We also work with the local chiefs to see who they would recommend, as well as to be respectful of Malawian tradition. Find out more about the selection process here.

  • Yes! Anything you can afford will be greatly received. Single donations are incredibly useful and can be put towards things like study materials (pens, paper, text books etc), as well as providing resources like laptops and tablets, and supporting students for any extra-curricular activities (field trips etc).
    If you’d like to make a single one-off donation to our charity, visit our donations page.

Living and staying in Malawi

  • The two main languages are English and Chichewa. Read our blog post about the Top 5 Chewa phrases to learn before you visit Cape Maclear!

  • Yes! All of the major cities in Malawi, such as Lilongwe, Blantyre and Zomba have running water and electricity.

    More rural areas do suffer from occasionial power cuts, however these tend to be minor and don’t last for too long.

    That being said, it’s generally recommended to drink bottled water if you’re only visiting for a short duration. The water in Cape Maclear is also generally safe to drink - sourced from Lake Malawi itself and then filtered - however for shorter stays its still safer to stick to bottled water.

  • Yes! As with electricity and water, Malawi has internet throughout the country served by 4g and 5g networks.

    WiFi is also common in larger buildings. If you volunteer in Cape Maclear, we can help you get your phone set up with a local SIM and phone network if required.

  • Please do! If you’re looking for a holiday adventure then Malawi is a fantastic place to visit, especially if it’s your first time on the African continent. Read our blog post here.

    You can also volunteer - see our volunteering opportunities for more information.

  • Mvuu lodge safari, zomba mountain, Lake Malawi (rowing, snorkelling, diving, great for beginners!) Read our blog post Top 5 things to do in Malawi for more!

  • Because we’ve lived out here in this beautiful country for over 15 years now. Malawi is truly a wonderful place, although like many African nations it remains troubled by things like droughts and lack of education for its population.

    To find out more about the formation of Cape Maclear Learning and Development, read our interview with Co-Founder Stephen Free.

  • Yes, there are several diseases it is highly advisable to be vaccinated against before you visit Malawi. These include Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Poliomyelitis and Tetanus.

    For a full list of recommended innoculations, visit the Fit For Travel (NHS) website for info on travelling to Malawi.

    For more infomation on staying safe in Malawi, read our blog post ‘Staying safe when visiting Malawi’.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you!

If you’d like to sponsor one of our students, or are interested in volunteering in Cape Maclear, drop us a message on here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can, zikomo!

cmld@gmail.com
(555) 555-5555

Elaine & Steve’s Place
Cape Maclear
Mangochi

Malawi