Work on the chicken coop, started at the end of 2024, is moving forward. The foundations were laid in January, and a few weeks ago, the walls and roof were completed. Now, only a few final steps remain before the chickens arrive and everything is up and running.
Besides helping the foster home become more self-sufficient and less reliant on fundraising, the chicken coop will also support the local economy. Like the candle-making project, it will create new jobs and offer real opportunities for growth and independence beyond Malaika.
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School resumed in January, and while the routine is back in place, some students have moved to different schools, bringing a slight shift within the group.
Meanwhile, the older ones continue their journey: some are pursuing their studies, carefully choosing the path that best matches their aspirations, while others are taking their first steps into the working world, guided and supported by Francesco and Jutta. The youngest children, who joined Malaika over the past year, have also been enrolled in the nearby kindergarten.
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The youth independence project is taking shape. We secured equipped rooms for four older youths—three girls and one boy—near staff for support.
After initial uncertainty, they found balance and now feel happy with their independence while staying connected to Malaika.
Those in the independence program, along with youths reintegrated through Outreach, make up over 37% of the total. This reflects Malaika’s success in helping them rejoin the country’s society.
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