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Memory at her technical college near the city of Blantyre where she completed a course in carpentry in Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

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Memory works at one of the largest hydroelectric power companies in Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

The generous support of people like you helped Memory complete a three-year course which enabled her to develop the skills to become a carpenter. Today, she is the first female carpenter from her village and is able to secure employment at one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Malawi.

With the income from her carpentry job, Memory can now provide some financial support to her parents and inspire her siblings to finish their education.  

Your support can help more young women like Memory to attend technical college so that they can learn vital vocational skills and boost their employment prospects.

Your donation can empower more women like Memory to challenge stereotypes, increase earning potential, and break free from the cycle of poverty.  

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How your support can help unlock opportunities for people like Memory

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Memory gets ready for another day of work as a carpenter in one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

Young people can access training to develop vocational skills

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Memory holding vegetables that were produced on her family’s farmland. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

Families can improve their food security

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Memory collects water at her family village in Mwanza district, southern Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

Communities can have better access to clean water

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Memory works at one of the largest hydroelectric power companies in Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

Women can develop the skills to become financially independent

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Memory gets ready for another day of work as a carpenter in one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia

"In the future, I want to build a house for my parents because the one they are using now is in a bad condition. I also want to own my own workshop so I can help the community and employ others in the community."

Memory