This past month, our kiddos at Agape House Limbe have enjoyed having Finnish friends (who are based in Malawi) come for a visit, play jump rope with… Read more “Finnish Friends Come to Say Hello”
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Take a Look at Today’s 5k Race
What a wonderful morning we had at our second annual 5k run at Patriot’s Park today! A huge thank you to Greenville Student Government Association who put… Read more “Take a Look at Today’s 5k Race”
Today’s the day! International Day of the Street Child
” As I think about today being International Day of the Street Child, I remember my time with the kids of Agape House Blantyre. It was such… Read more “Today’s the day! International Day of the Street Child”
Newsletter
Agape Scholars International
NEWSLETTER
Chisomo Paul Receives Prosthetic Leg
Chisomo Paul, a double orphan, became an Agape Student in 2014 after being involved in a car accident where he lost his right leg. After living many years on crutches and will a left leg that was also slowly deteriorating, Chisomo found new hope when a gracious donor sponsored his trip to a Lilongwe hospital and to receive his new prosthetic. Upon his return to Agape House Limbe, Chisomo wrote with great gratitude to his sponsor that, “I can now walk like all of my friends.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars! Agape’s second annual 5k run is right around the corner on April 21st. Join us in raising funds for our program and in celebrating the International Day of the Street Child (April 12).
Our Current Need
- Glasses for students Violet and Bertha Eneles
- Sponsorship for Secondary Student Spring Fees
Agape Ambassador: Nicholas Marrow
Greenville University student turned NFL starter, Nicholas Marrow, has established a partnership with Agape as an ambassador.
“Education provides opportunities for one’s self and others around them. Education teaches us the languages of the world so we can navigate throughout society and invoke change. Education is the gateway to changing the environment around us. No child should be left behind in the educational process I am blessed to be able to be a part of change and to be a part of making learning a more positive experience.” – Marrow
GU Intern- Ruth Rabe
Greenville University student and English major Ruth Rabe has been Agape Scholar’s intern for the spring term. Ruth has been working on creating a solid platform and database for our upcoming student sponsorship program.
New Student Arrivals
In the past month, Agape House Limbe has taken in a set of three siblings and a second set of two siblings. Bertha Julius has returned to secondary school.
Thank you so much for your support!
Free Methodist Gateway Conference Donates Backpacks to Students
We would love to send a big shout out of our thanks to the Free Methodist Gateway Conference, Superintendent Tolly, and Mrs. Campbell for generously giving our… Read more “Free Methodist Gateway Conference Donates Backpacks to Students”
#GivingStories : Marissa Erwin
In January of 2016, I was a part of something that forever changed my life for the better. I was given an opportunity to go to a… Read more “#GivingStories : Marissa Erwin”
#GivingStories
“After seeing my daughter become involved as a volunteer with Agape Scholars International, I really became aware and knew there was a need that needed to be… Read more “#GivingStories”
#GivingTuesday #BeAgape
#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world.… Read more “#GivingTuesday #BeAgape”
Lunch with Mrs. Hassan
Agape House Blantyre had a great week! On Thursday, the children received a visitor from Canada who came with a regular visitor, Mrs. Hassan. They made and… Read more “Lunch with Mrs. Hassan”
Family Fun Zone for Agape Students
Recently, Agape House Blantyre students were incredibly blessed by a local volunteer named Malta who has been giving the students music lessons over the holiday break- which… Read more “Family Fun Zone for Agape Students”
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