Together We Will

Lwartiz's mission is to provide solutions that enrich people's physical, mental, and lifelong spiritual capabilities.

For Education | Sustainable Living | Brighter Future

Build a School

CHALLENGES IN MALAWI

According to the 2022 Malawi Education Statistics Report by Malawi’s Ministry of Education, 37% of secondary school students dropped out due to an inability to pay fees, and another 8% dropped out because of long commutes. The nearest secondary school in the area is 15 km away.

UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa reports that while 85% of females and 76% of males complete their primary education, only 22% of females and 24% of males complete their secondary education.

37%

of students drop out of secondary school due to high cost.

80%

of both female and male students complete primary school education. 

23%

of both female and male students complete secondary school education. 

UZUMARA SECONDARY SCHOOL PROPOSAL

Lwartiz Enterprises has purchased land in the village of Uzumara to establish its educational and community facilities. Much of the construction work is carried out using traditional Malawian tools and techniques without power tools. This approach preserves local craftsmanship and empowers the community by leveraging their skills and expertise.

They hire local workers for all building projects, ensuring employment opportunities and economic benefits remain within the community. By using locally sourced materials and local labor, they create sustainable structures that reflect the resilience and ingenuity of the Malawian people.

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Our school facilities:

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Banana Farm & Secondary School in Malawi

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MALAWI COMMUNITY

Lwartiz Enterprises was born out of a desire to provide affordable education to the village of Uzumara. While volunteering for two years as the Business Manager at a university in Malawi, Bernard, one of our founders, witnessed the profound sadness and diminishing hopes of parents and students. Many parents, with barely the means to feed their families, sacrificed everything they had to ensure at least one of their children could receive a quality education.

Lwartiz, founded on Bernard's vision of sustainable solutions for marginalized communities, began with farming to fund education. The organization has since expanded its focus, building schools and integrating deeply into the communities it serves.

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    Founded to help marginalized people with sustainable solutions

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    Started with farming to fund schools and support students

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    Building the first first secondary school in response to community request

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Banana Farm

The banana farm plays a crucial role in funding Lwartiz's educational initiatives.

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Community Driven Progress

Actively engage with local communities, addressing their needs and providing support.

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School Project

A secondary boarding school is being built to give children access to quality internationally renowned Cambridge education.

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Sustainable solutions

For education, empowerment and a brighter future for Uzumara community and beyond.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

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SPONSOR

Empower a child’s ability to learn by sponsoring their education—your support can positively transform the child and the entire community.

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Your donation can change lives by providing children with the education they deserve, paving the way for a brighter future for the entire community.

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VOLUNTEER

Join Lwartiz in making an impact—volunteer to help build a school for children in need, or lend your skills in fundraising, social media, or website development to help achieve their goal.

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS IN MALAWI

Lwartiz provides education to people who would otherwise not be able to attend school due to financial circumstances but still have dreams of gaining more knowledge and skills.

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    Empowering Education

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    Sustainable Development

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    Community Enrichment

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Discover how you can support our community projects and initiatives.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Having been an educator for 30 years before retiring, I believe a child should have an opportunity to grow into whatever they desire to be. Bernard was set on a mission not only to educate a child but to provide socialization and a Godly foundation for the well-being of the total child. He thought from the ground level to the top. My father was an educator as well, happy to have one of the buildings named in his honor. I believe a well-formed child, will be a well-formed adult, Bernard is a supplier of that. No matter what issues pop up, a good foundation will get you back on the right path. Bernard has not deterred from the beginning of his journey and has relentlessly upheld everything he said he would do.

Carmen Duncan

Retired teacher

Since I met Bernard over 20 years ago, I’ve known him for his passion for helping people. He even offered free tax services for members of our church. We have been on many mission trips together. Including one where we helped build a church and clinic in Peru. I love Bernard’s goal of helping the most vulnerable. He even went back to school for community development to gain the skills. While he stepped out of his comfort zone in creating Lwartiz, he led with God will provide resources and wisdom to help make this possible. He started with the farm to help generate funds to complete the rest of the mission back in 2018. It’s amazing to see how many people he has brought together from all over the world and backgrounds to help bring this vision to life.

Ndidi Nwangwu

Epidemiologist, CDC Lwartiz Board Member- Health Education Advisor

I was inspired by Bernard’s passion and vision. In many countries in Africa, education for females is not seen as a priority. I love the ability to contribute to female empowerment they wouldn’t have otherwise. I also like Lwartiz is focusing on educating both genders, as well as the ability to pick up other skills. Other trades, like farming and managing properties.

Darlene Sheardon

Executive Director, Midway Community Resource Center

"I am very happy about the coming of Secondary School because our children will benefit and we, the parents, will benefit. We are very thankful to donors who thought of bringing a secondary school here to our area."

"I am happy with the coming of the secondary school because here at Uzumara there is no other secondary school that children can go to. But for the coming of the school, I hope it will be very good for us. There are a lot of children here who will not have to go far away from their homes to attend secondary school.”

“I will be happy. This school will be near our house. I will be one of the students of this school.”

“The development is at least good because it will improve on a number of things. One is the literacy level in our area here. Also, our learners have been moving a distance from here to go to school. And I think some of these problems will be reduced.”

OUR FUTURE STUDENTS AND FAMILY

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS