After meeting Christie Johnson in 2003, I was amazed at the determination of this young Canadian teacher who decided she would help a group of Malawian girls after their Canadian-funded school closed its doors. I remember thinking, How can one person decide to do so much for so many and then succeed? Christie’s vision and Read more about In Their Own Words: The Girls of Atsikana Pa Ulendo Tell Their Stories[…]
I am thrilled to report that Maness Samuel, Blandina Diva and Angella Benjamin, right, of the APU Graduating Class of 2011, have had their student visas approved and are packing their bags in readiness for their long journey to Canada. All three girls have received full scholarship to study for two years in Canada. I Read more about APU GRADUATES STUDY IN CANADA[…]
This is the theme song written and performed by the first 73 graduates from Atsikana Pa Ulendo Secondary School in Malawi on their graduation day.
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APU Class of 2011 Well, the big day has come and gone and although we feel drained after all of the effort, we are also elated. Every detail of the event was rehearsed many times and the entire three hour ceremony went flawlessly. Friday was a busy day full of final preparations. The cooks arrived Read more about APU’s First Graduation Day – June 25, 2011[…]
Here’s a short report just received from Christie who is at APU presently; she was rushing off to an APU Board Meeting: The aerial photography happened yesterday. Much vomiting on board the ‘Little Red Devil’ as Henry has named the small plane we hired. A great stir of excitement for the girls and everyone who Read more about Photos from Lilongwe[…]
Choir Practice Here’s a short report just received from Christie who is at APU presently; she was rushing off to an APU Board Meeting: The aerial photography happened yesterday. Much vomiting on board the ‘Little Red Devil’ as Henry has named the small plane we hired. A great stir of excitement for the girls and Read more about Photos from Lilongwe[…]
Christie sent the following report from APU Malawi where she will be attending the girls’ first graduation. This is an exciting time for all involved with the school.: After picking me up from the airport, Henry and I toured the grounds where Madonna’s school was supposed to me. It is bare ground, without even the Read more about Exam and Graduation Fever in Malawi[…]
Letter from Bonnie Davison on behalf of all the party planners: Our Garden Party FUNdraiser is now over and we can’t thank everyone enough for making it such a success. We have raised $19,350! Everyone helped out in so many ways. Thank you for your donations, for your time, for helping to spread the word Read more about Successful FUNdraiser at St. Michael’s University School Coctail Party[…]