Cape Maclear Learning and Development

21/09/2026

🎤 Putting English into practice.

Our first CMLD ESL Summer Programme came to an end in early September with a role-play debate organised by our volunteer ESL teacher, Peter #.

The question was:

Should a festival in Cape Maclear go ahead?

Heavy rains had made the road difficult, with cars and trucks getting stuck, including trucks carrying equipment for the festival.

The students were split into two teams, and each team held its own debate. They explored both sides of the question, from the risks of traveling in difficult conditions to the importance of the festival for local livelihoods.

They also took on roles as reporters and local business owners, interviewing each other and giving short speeches promoting their own Cape Maclear businesses, all in English.

Our form 4 students, who had been taking their own ESL lessons, helped the form 1 - 3 students develop their arguments and prepare for the debates

CMLD trustees Ethel and Kate joined the session too, meeting the students and seeing the programme in action.

It was fantastic to see our students speaking, listening, questioning, answering, debating, and sharing their ideas all in English.

A huge thanks to Peter for giving his time to CMLD and bringing so much energy and creativity to the programme 🙏

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07/09/2026

Building confidence through English 🎓

This summer, CMLD introduced English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons for our students.

We were delighted to welcome Pete, a qualified TEFL teacher with experience teaching in India and Sri Lanka, who joined us in July.

Over the holidays, Pete worked with our students to develop their speaking, reading, and writing skills, with a particular focus on helping them become more confident using English.

English is an important part of education in Malawi, particularly as students progress through secondary school and towards university

03/09/2026

FROM CAPE MACLEAR TO UNIVERSITY ✨️

9 CMLD students. 9 different journeys. One big achievement.

This year, 4 students have started their university journey, 3 are now in Year 2, 1 is in Year 3, and 1 is in their final year, final semester.

That's 9 young people working towards 9 different futures.

We are incredibly proud of every one of them ❤️

And to everyone who supports CMLD, thank you. Your generosity is helping make these university journeys possible.

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11/08/2026

🎓 A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS

As we look towards the new school year, CMLD will soon begin selecting our September 2026 intake of students from Cape Maclear Government Primary School.

We will be selecting students who have achieved strong results and have been offered places at District and National Secondary Schools.
For many families in Cape Maclear, the cost of secondary education, particularly boarding school, can be a major barrier to continuing their child's education.

CMLD aims to help change that.
Working alongside the local primary school and community, we support high-achieving students who may not otherwise be able to afford the cost of continuing their education.

But our goal is about more than helping a child through secondary school. We want to support an education journey.

From Cape Maclear Primary School, through secondary school and, for those who continue to do well, on to university. 🎓

When a student performs well and earns a place at university, CMLD aims to continue supporting them through their university education and towards graduation.

For these students, a place at secondary school could be the opportunity that changes their future.

And every journey starts with a first step.
Follow us as we welcome our new students and begin another chapter in their education journeys. 🎓

12/05/2026

Supporting students from Cape Maclear to university 🎓

CMLD supports high-achieving students from low-income families who have been selected for district and national secondary schools in Malawi.

While secondary school is now tuition-free, many families still struggle with costs such as boarding, food, uniforms, transport and school supplies.

Our commitment is simple:

If students work hard and secure a university place, CMLD supports them through to graduation.

Opening August 2026:

💻 ICT training
🗣 English (ESL)

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21/04/2026

We are so proud of our students 💛
They have worked incredibly hard to reach this moment.

5 students
5 MSCE passes
5 university placements.

This August, each of them will begin their journey at university.

From MSCE sucess to university placements, this is what your support makes possible.✨️

But the journey doesn't end here. There are more students working just as hard, with the same dreams and they need support to get there.

✨️Support the next group of students
https://www.cmld.org/

23/01/2026

Our CMLD property renovation is nearly complete - exciting to see it take shape 😊


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18/12/2025

"Your support can transform someone's future - just like CMLD transformed mine"

This Christmas, you can help students from Cape Maclear stay in school and complete their education.

A donation today doesn't just pay for school fees. It creates stability, opportunity, and real outcomes.

The student speaking in this video is now in his final year at university, studying to be a Quantity Surveyor.

🎄 Give the Gift of Education This Christmas
🔗 Donate via link in bio

Thank you for helping turn potential into reality ✨️

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10/12/2025

Thanks Southdown 😊

We are proud to share how 60 decommissioned Chromebooks from Southdown are now creating opportunities for students in Malawi.

Last month, we donated the devices to Cape Maclear Learning and Development (CMLD), a charity supporting young people into secondary and university education. This partnership began through a connection in our Learning Disability Support services and quickly became a meaningful way to give unused equipment a new purpose.

Our Head of IT, Chris Tice, ensured every Chromebook was securely wiped and ready for its new home. CMLD will now use the donation to launch an IT training programme, strengthen digital access for local schools, and support university students.

Early stories from students show just how transformative this access can be, from submitting assignments on time to studying independently during power cuts.

We are honoured to play a small part in expanding digital opportunities for young people in Cape Maclear.

Read the full story on our website: https://ow.ly/fEQI50XFBTx

10/12/2025

🎄Christmas has come early for CMLD 🎄

From Sussex to Malawi : 60 laptops changing lives !

In November Steve (co-founder) and Kate (trustee) collected 60 chromebooks donated by https://www.southdown.org/. They will be shipped to Malawi in January ready to launch our IT and digital skills training programme later in 2026.

A special thank you to those at Southdown who went above and beyond their day-to-day roles to make this donation happen.

We are deeply grateful to Southdown for giving these laptops a second life. They will create real opportunities for our students and the community of Cape Maclear, Malawi.