Since 1986, Mua Deaf School has been offering a lifeline for deaf children. The pupils are aged between seven and 16 and come from all over the country - too far to travel home every day. They come to learn how to read, write and sign. This gives them the life skills they need to find their place in Malawian society. Founded by Catholic monks, the school retains links with the mission at Mua. Howe
ver, when the school was adopted by the Malawian government, regular Church funding ceased. The government pays the salaries of core teachers and contributes to running costs. But the money comes sporadically and often many months late. This means the school lurches from financial crisis to financial crisis – and all too often the children go hungry. The six Catholic sisters who have dedicated their lives to caring for the children at the school receive help from the World Food Programme who supply a midday meal of maize porridge called Nsima. However one meal a day is not enough to support active, growing, hungry children. All too often the sisters have no more money for food and have to send the children home before the end of term. If you would like to make a donation please send an email to: [email protected] or call Kevin on: +44 793 4402260 (0793 4402260 inside UK)
