OUR MISSION

To drive positive change within the charity sector through the delivery of a sustainable and replicable best-practice community model. 

OUR VISION

To create a future in which every community has equal opportunity to live a life of health and self-sufficiency. 

10-Year Sparkle T-Shirt

We’re thrilled to reveal our limited-edition The Sparkle Foundation T-Shirt, designed to celebrate 10 years of impact.

The front features our special 10-year anniversary badge, while the back showcases a vibrant, artistic take on our Sparkle star, symbolising the vibrancy, energy, colour, and hope our community brings to children in Malawi every day.

Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, partnered with us, or simply cheered us on from afar, this shirt is for YOU.

  • Wear it proudly.
  • Celebrate the journey.
  • Keep spreading the sparkle.
Order Your T-shirt

BECOME A CHANGEMAKER

We create brighter futures, together.


Every fundraiser, volunteer, donor, corporate and school partner is a part of the Sparkle journey, helping make Sparkle's vision to create a future in which every community has equal opportunity to live a life of health and self-sufficiency a reality - in Malawi, and beyond.


Make a difference to a child's life, be a changemaker.

Join our movement!

SO FAR IN 2025

Community  

30

Villages provided with services

Education

46,578

Hours of learning

Health

3,339

Clinic Visits

Nutrition

21,021

Meals served

LATEST NEWS

By chimwemwe gawa June 20, 2025
Storytelling, Impact, and the Challenges of Ethical Photogography
By Priyani Gangopadhyay June 13, 2025
By: Priyani Gangopadhyay In light of the recent World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrated on 28th May 2025 under the theme "Together for a Period-Friendly World," I have written this article to share what I’ve learnt about the hardships teenage girls in Malawi face when it comes to managing their menstrual hygiene, how it impacts their dignity, daily lives, education, and the inspiring work being done to support them. Growing up in a high-income country, I, like most teenage girls, have always had easy access to things like sanitary pads, girls' toilets, and cleaning facilities—necessities we often take for granted during our periods. Sadly, for countless teenage girls in low-income countries like Malawi, these basic needs for managing their periods are simply out of reach. My understanding of this situation significantly deepened after speaking with senior members of The Sparkle Foundation Team. Joshua Ojiezele (Volunteer Coordinator) and Vanessa Hamilton (Project Co-ordinator) kindly shared invaluable insights. I also had the opportunity to speak with Frances Chisi (Community Officer) and Dr Sibongile Ndala (Clinician) who work directly with children in rural Malawi. What I heard from them deeply moved me, and I spent considerable time conducting my own research to truly grasp the heartbreaking realities. Understanding Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Menstruation is a natural biological process experienced by the girls and adult women of reproductive age. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) refers to how they access, use, and dispose of menstrual products safely and hygienically during their periods. Proper MHM is not merely about comfort and cleanliness; inadequate MHM can lead to severe health consequences such as urinary tract infections, genital tract infections, and skin diseases in private areas.2 Furthermore, MHM is intrinsically linked to general health, mental well-being, educational attainment, dignity, and self-esteem, making it not only essential but also a basic human right. Effective MHM means having access to: Menstrual hygiene materials such as sanitary pads, tampons, menstrual caps or clean cloths. Supportive supplies such as soap, clean underwear and pain relief medicines. WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure providing clean toilets, clean water, washing areas. Education and awareness around menstrual health and hygiene which are vital for breaking taboos and promoting safe practices.
By chimwemwe gawa June 6, 2025
Teaching really is an art. It’s not just about passing on knowledge, it’s about nurturing curiosity, guiding young minds and helping to shape the future. And in Early Childhood Development, or ECD, this couldn’t be more true. These early years are when children begin to discover who they are and how the world works. What they learn – and how they’re taught – can have a lasting impact on the rest of their lives. To make that impact count, ECD teachers need more than just passion. They need the right skills, the right mindset, and the willingness to grow alongside the children they teach. Here are a few key areas every ECD teacher should embrace to make a real, lasting difference. Creating A Supportive And Well-Managed Classroom Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and inspired when they step into the classroom. Good classroom management doesn’t mean being strict for the sake of it, it means creating an environment where children feel confident to explore and express themselves. It’s about clear routines, mutual respect and a lot of patience. Children thrive when they know what to expect and feel secure in their surroundings. And when the classroom feels calm and consistent, learning becomes something joyful rather than stressful. At this stage of life, it's not just about what they learn, but how they feel while they’re learning. A positive classroom can build confidence, resilience and a genuine love for education..