Kawalazi Development Project

St John Paul College Community outreach support project giving the gift of education to a small, rural and isolated Catholic community located in the village of Kawalazi within the tribal area of Chinyakula in Malawi, Africa.

This year saw the return of fundraising for SJPCs major outreach project after an interruption by the COVID-19 pandemic, both here and in Malawi. This was achieved thanks to the tremendous efforts and commitment of Mr Michael Stubbs and the Student Representative Council. The SRC members renewed their commitment to this long standing project aimed at alleviating poverty through the gift of education. Even a lockdown in the middle of fundraising was not enough to daunt the resilience and determination of the SRC.

After a successful mufti day which raised $1057 for infrastructure projects, the SRC began the Homeroom challenge and the Sponsorship wall. The Homeroom Challenge is a collection aimed at each homeroom raising at least $50 to sponsor a child’s education for an entire year. Seventeen homerooms reached their goal with 10G, Mr Kurt Marle’s Homeroom, taking out the prestigious Homeroom trophy. They alone raised $618 (Sponsorship for 12 students) of the $2430 raised. 10A, 9B and 7H were also outstanding, each raising enough to sponsor the education of two children. These funds in total will assist the education of 48 students in both Primary and Secondary School.

Mr Marle & 10G Homeroom raised $618 

The Sponsorship Wall displays photographs of students requiring sponsorship and invites students, staff, family, friends and community members to sponsor the education of a child for an entire year for just $50. The wall was also a wonderful success with every student displayed on the wall being sponsored. In addition many of our long term sponsors have returned to continue to support the education of their sponsored student. In total the Kawalazi Development Project has been able to sponsor 155 students for 2021-22.

Mrs Brennan & 7E Homeroom raised the first $50

Each year we recognise the efforts of one individual who has been outstanding in promoting, supporting and conducting fund-raising efforts by awarding them an Individual Trophy. This year, in recognition of her outstanding efforts and behind the scenes work in supporting the photo wall, the homeroom collection and the promotion and processing of sponsorship information, the Kawalazi Individual Trophy is awarded to Mrs Pam Bibby. This is also a recognition of her many years of dedicated support and service, her generosity of time and effort. Without her efforts the number of sponsored students would be considerably less.

Kawalazi Individual Trophy awarded to Mrs Pam Bibby

Thanking you on behalf of the Kawalazi students, staff and community members, Kawalazi Development Committee.