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| "Youth Economic Justice & Financial Inclusion: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development" | Background & Rationale: Malawi is a youthful country, with over 80% of its population under 35 and a median age of 17 (World Bank, 2023). It faces high youth unemployment, limited access to capital, and economic inequalities, leaving many young people trapped in recycled generational poverty. Government revenue policies, taxation structures, and public spending are […] |
| Scholarships for Development一Empowering Malawi’s Young Generation for a Sustainable Future | Malawi faces significant challenges in defeating poverty and achieving sustainable development, partly due to the widespread lack of capable and educated citizens. 85% of students do not complete senior secondary education, and, less than 1% of college-level young people enrol at a university (UNICEF Malawi Factsheet, 2022). The poor are more likely to drop […] |
| A Childhood Uninterrupted—Ensuring Kids Stay Kids | “No child should grow too quickly” is the central focus of the Grown Too Quick Foundation (GTQF), inspired by the personal journey of its founder, Francis Nkhoma. Having taken on parental responsibilities from just 13 years old, Francis understands firsthand the challenges faced by underprivileged children who are forced into adulthood too soon, worse […] |
| GTQF’s 1010 Trees Initiative: Small Steps, Lasting Change | At the Grown Too Quick Foundation (GTQF), we recognize that empowering young people goes beyond education and skills—it also means taking responsibility for their lives and protecting the environment they live in and will inherit. In response to the urgent need for climate action, in 2023, GTQF launched the 1010 Trees Initiative, a long-term commitment […] |
| Healthy Minds, Healthy Pockets, Healthy Lives: Equipping Young People for a Holistic Success | Young people are the backbone of thriving societies, yet many face challenges that hinder their ability to achieve their full potential. Mental health struggles, financial insecurity, and unhealthy lifestyles make self-care and personal and economic success almost impossible. To address these issues, the Grown Too Quick Foundation (GTQF), on World Mental Health Day, launched the […] |
