Join for Joy

08/06/2026

Less than a week to go until we celebrate the International Day of Play! For the past 15 years, play has been the driving force behind everything we do. We're counting down to a day dedicated to the power of play!

05/06/2026

The Menstrual Health Clubs are in full swing! 🩸 Learning about this important topic doesn't have to be boring at all. We love starting each session with games and music to create a fun and supportive space for learning!

01/06/2026

Often, the best way to create change is to experience it yourself.

That's why we love using role play during our teacher training sessions. By stepping into the shoes of parents and learners, teachers experience firsthand how to respond to different situations, support children who need extra attention, and create safe and inclusive learning environments.

28/05/2026

Happy Menstrual Health Day 2026! You probably know what a menstrual cup is and how it is used. But do you know the journey it takes before it reaches a girl at school?

In this video, we follow the journey of a donated Ruby Cup menstrual cup. From donation to distribution, our Menstrual Health Heroes in Zambia and Malawi make sure every cup reaches the girls who need it most. They train teachers how to talk about menstruation and the use of the cup, so they can share this knowledge with girls in their class.

To everyone who works together to make this possible: thank you for being part of this journey!

Lotties Period

28/05/2026

Happy Menstrual Health Day! Together with 1.300 organisations worldwide, we are proud to be an official partner of .

On this special day, we celebrate all the teachers, girls, menstrual health coaches, partners and supporters who work hard every day to create period-friendly schools where being on your period never has to mean standing on the sideline.

Thank you for being part of it!

27/05/2026

Let’s talk about menstruation! 🩸

Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, we screened Impure - Film at Maamba Special School in Zambia. The film tells the story of twelve-year-old June from Kenya, who faces exclusion and shame when she gets her first period at school.

After the screening, teachers and girls shared their thoughts and experiences around menstruation and the stigma surrounding it. The discussion showed that menstruation is different for everyone, and that with the right information and products, everybody can experience their period safely and with dignity.

13/05/2026

" I believe learning is a lifelong process!" 💪

Teacher Moses teaches Grades 3, 4, and 5 at Mount Olive School in Kenya. He recently started the Join for Joy teacher training program to explore using playful learning in his classroom and shared his experience: “I will be able to capture their attention, and retention of knowledge! I hope this will help them to success in the classroom, but also later in life."

09/05/2026

At Mpachika Primary School, learners kick off the day with a playful energizer using colourful cones and rhythm to get ready to learn together! 🥁🌈

06/05/2026

Exciting news from Join for Joy Malawi!

Join for Joy Malawi has extended its Playful Learning Programme to Dowa District, promoting the use of sports-based methods in teaching.

The programme was first introduced in Mchinji District, where it remains in operation.

Join for Joy Malawi country director James Wilson Phiri said the initiative is designed to integrate structured play into classroom practice to enhance learner engagement, inclusivity and effectiveness in teaching.

He said 60 primary school teachers from Kafumphe and Chibwata education zones in the district have been trained to apply playful learning approaches that support creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and active participation.

Phiri added that 31 primary education advisors and inspectors also underwent a two-day training workshop.

Director of education and sports for Dowa Christopher Kumikundi welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to improve learning outcomes.

(Report by Singayazi Kaminjolo)
Picture credit: Join for Joy Malawi

03/05/2026

Teachers use play as a driver for inclusive school environments at Kalundu Primary School! Teacher Mabel tells us that the atmosphere at the school has improved significantly. Children have gained more confidence and participate more actively in class, both during the Join for Joy games and during regular lessons.

"There is less stigma for children with disabilities now, and more collaboration." When we visited Kalundu Primary School, it was especially inspiring to see how teachers actively include children with disabilities in the play activities. In total, 11 children with disabilities attend the school, and the games are helping them connect more easily with their classmates.