Stories

Gibson has been an incredible addition to our Heritage Academy staff. As headmaster at the primary school and the high school, his leadership and work ethic have really had a positive impact on so many. Since he was young, Gibson always knew he wanted to work with children. He started out with the goal of […]

Noah has been a part of the Makutano community for much of his life. He started out his career in education at Makutano Primary, the local government school, where he served as a teacher and administrator for eight years. During his time at Makutano Primary, he was frustrated by the limitations a government school had. […]

Today’s spotlight is on Stella. Stella is part of our sewing group. She is one of our best seamstresses, making clothes and Penda bags with tremendous expertise and precision. Before Stella came to us, she struggled to find casual labor jobs to provide food for her family. Like many of the women who participate in […]