A new venture!

I was born into a family of three, and I lost my parents while still young.  My dad died when I was 9 and my mom when I was 16.  Life became hard and I lost all hope of continuing with school.  I finally got a chance to go to school because family members and other well-wishers agreed to pay my tuition fees.  However, my sister never got the opportunity because she was a girl child. I was given the opportunity because I am a man and my community valued me as someone who would have more to offer something to the community and family than my sister who would one day get married.  My sister is now 23 and did not finish even high school.  She can’t get a job, and she can’t go back to high school because of her age.  Seeing the struggle my sister has gone through gave me a passion to help women in my community.
 

I believe women in Malawi should have an equal opportunity to go to school, have food, and have shelter just like any other man can have, 

Voices Awake Organization is creating that platform, and it’s a privilege to be part of the change.

This November, I was approved by the UPI board to launch Voices Awake Ventures. This is a social enterprise that will use a mini bus business to provide  financial support to Voices Awake Organization.
I believe business is a good tool for the sustainability of Voices Awake Organization.  I am passionate about business and ministry.  I have got over five years of experience in the Public transportation business in Malawi, and I want to use the same experience as a ministry at Voices Awake.  Voices Awake Organization believes in sustainability to achieve its full potential and effectiveness. 

This is important because with this enterprise, Voices Awake would be able to support its programs including:
• Paying tuition fees for the girls in the girl empowerment program
• Providing food for the girls living at the Voices Awake Girls home
• Paying salaries to the staff
• Providing Micro-loans to women

The potiential of this enterprise is exciting! Not only could this enterprise bless Voices Awake, but when this model proves successful, it could be a tool for our other UPI ministries in Malawi to join in and build a more sustainable source of revenue for their ministries.
It will take $25 000 to launch this enterprise and buy the mini buses. If you are interested in supporting this venture or talking to me about it, I’d love to meet with you.

Email Alex or donate now!