Queen's Story: From Uncertainty to Opportunity
- EMMS International
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Queen grew up in Malemba Village in Nkhata Bay as the middle child in a family of twelve.
“Being the middle child in such a big family was not easy. My parents could not afford school fees for all of us. My elder brother shouldered the responsibility from primary to secondary school, but after that, reality dawned on me. There was no money for university, which meant the end of the road.”
After finishing school, Queen stayed at home for several years. Like many girls in her community, her dream of further education seemed impossible. Around her, many girls married young and had children of their own.
A chance to continue
Then one Sunday at church, Queen heard about a project supported by EMMS International that helps disadvantaged girls continue their education.
“When I heard about the sponsorship opportunity, I thought it wasn’t true. I prayed and applied. When I got selected, I felt my prayer had been answered.”
Through the programme—now called Healthcare Career Pathways—Queen received a full scholarship to study Clinical Medicine. The scholarship covered tuition, accommodation, learning materials, transport for placements and mentoring support.
Training that changes lives
Queen graduated in 2021 and completed her internship at Chitipa District Hospital. Today she works as a medical assistant at Chilambwe Health Centre, a rural facility serving more than 11,000 people near the shores of Lake Malawi.
Reflecting on the change in her life, she says:
“Before this project, I lost control of my life as I could not take care of myself. Now I am independent socially and financially. I fend for myself and family. I still save enough to pay school fees for my two younger siblings. I also support my parents on their house project. I am so grateful to the project for being a bridge navigating us from poverty to glory.”
Inspiring others
Queen’s success has brought hope to her family and inspired young girls in her community to believe that education is possible.
“There are many girls like me. They are smart but cannot go to school because their parents have no money. Some end up in early marriage. If this project continues, it will release many girls out of the poverty trap.”
Looking ahead
Queen continues to dream of building her career and helping others.
“The Project changed my life and that of my family. My dream is to grow in my career and help girls who are struggling like I once did. I have made this commitment to myself to return the love shown to me by others.”
Your gift today could help more young women in Malawi train for careers in healthcare, so that more patients can receive care closer to home. Please give as generously as you can and help bring hope, opportunity and healthcare to the communities that need it most.
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