Malengo

Malengo is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international education-based migration to reduce poverty. The mission of Malengo is to improve the living conditions of students through better educational opportunities while contributing to poverty alleviation[2][5].

The values of Malengo are clearly defined:

• Student Well-being: The well-being of students is the top priority. Malengo works with a service-oriented approach and prioritizes the needs of students over other organizational concerns.
• Employee Well-being: The health and well-being of employees are of utmost importance. Malengo fosters a culture of openness, learning, and proactive conflict resolution.
• Dedication to Evidence: Malengo is firmly committed to rigorously evaluating its successes and adjusting the program if it does not have the desired positive impact.
• Culture of Learning: Learning and development are central. Malengo promotes a culture where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities and bad ideas are abandoned without ego conflicts.
• Openness and Honesty: Malengo strives for open and honest communication and provides constructive feedback.
• Inclusivity and Diversity: Malengo promotes a culture of tolerance and welcome and rejects intolerance.
• Planned Obsolescence: The ultimate goal of Malengo is to become obsolete as an organization by successfully implementing its mission and supporting other organizations with similar goals[1].

Malengo provides comprehensive support for students from low-income countries seeking a bachelor's degree in a highly developed country. Here are the main services:

• Mentoring and Funding: Malengo offers mentoring and financial support for students to enable their university careers in countries like Germany.
• University Application Support: Malengo assists with the preparation and application for English-speaking bachelor's programs, including IELTS test preparation and funding, as well as applying for student visas.
• Living Expenses and Accommodation: Malengo supports students in covering living expenses in the first year and helps with finding accommodation and part-time jobs.
• Psychosocial and Legal Support: Malengo provides access to psychosocial and legal support if needed[2][3].

Malengo pursues several sustainability goals and initiatives:

• Income Share Agreements (ISAs): Malengo relies on ISAs, where graduates contribute a share of their income to future generations of students after graduation, instead of repaying fixed loans. This approach protects students from high debt and adjusts to their income situation.
• Expansion Plans: Malengo plans to expand its programs to more low and lower-middle-income countries and offer support in more than a dozen target countries.
• Research and Evaluation: Malengo emphasizes the importance of rigorous evaluations and research to measure the effectiveness of its programs and continuously improve[2][4].

Malengo is an innovative non-profit organization that combats poverty by promoting international education-based migration. With a strong focus on student well-being, employee well-being, evidence-based action, and a culture of learning and inclusivity, Malengo works to give millions of students the chance to complete their education and lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Through its sustainable funding models and expansion plans, Malengo aims to achieve long-term positive change.

• 1 - https://malengo.org/values
• 2 - https://malengo.org/country-director-germany
• 3 - https://malengo.org/uganda-germany-program
• 4 - https://malengo.org/malengos-origin-story
• 5 - https://malengo.org