About WAFA
WAFA is committed to fight poverty and illiteracy in a sub-Saharan region specifically In Malawi. Currently it is running projects offering outstanding education to girl child .The purpose is to help the poor students get all the basic educational rights and facilities at Zomba and Blantyre centers at no cost.
Poverty remains the major factor in Malawi whether a girl child can access education In Malawi, 80 out of 100 girls get married under aged, just because they are deprived of quality and affordable education. The economy of Malawi continues its volatility and for WAFA to fund its activities it’s becoming a challenge.
Who are we!
World Association Friends of Africa (WAFA) is a Charitable Non- Governmental Organisation registered in Malawi with both Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA) and Non-Governmental Organisations Registration Authority (NGORA)
WAFA works on helping communities to achieve sustainable development through:
- Education Project
- Social Welfare Program
- Women Education
- Community nutritional support
- Early Childhood Development program (ECD)
At WAFA we are passionate of the work we do and use our varied experiences to focus on the needs of beneficiaries. Together with local committees we are transforming and empowering communities in Malawi by breaking poverty cycle and building a brighter future.
Mission
Our Mission is to satisfactorily raise a generation of a Muslim girl child in an Islamic environment by and through the provision of education in both Islamic and secular studies aiming at the highest possible standards.
Vision
Inspired by the Islamic philosophy which advocates the spirit of delivering quality education, We are dedicated to a continuing tradition of excellence in an ever changing world striving to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens to meet the challenges of the future under which WAFA pledges to become a leading national centre of education culti- vating excellence in every student.
Our Motto
Education for Knowledge, Power & Honour.
Our Philosophy
Dedication, Transparency & Accountability.
GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Trustees of WAFA operate in accordance with the governing document of the organisation and are responsible for all matters pertaining to the governance of the organisation.
When priorities, as per the objectives of WAFA, are set for the year, Trustees do give careful consideration to the organisation general guidance on public benefits.
The Board of Governance has clearly defined roles, while the Board of Trustees reviews and sets the strategic goals and direction for the organisation with the Administration department led by the Chairman, Head of Finance, Head of Programs and Head of Corporate Affairs who implement the strategic plans.
WAFA main programs are education and social welfare. It has active committees for the school and madrassah as well as rural committees which oversee the implementa- tion of rural projects working hand in hand with WAFA Administration department.
