Malaika

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Join us in empowering girls & creating the next generation of changemakers Based in New York, Malaika operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Founded in 2007 by international model Noella Coursaris Musunka, Malaika is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to empower girls and their communities through education and health. Malaika has built a free school for 430 girls, built or refurbished 28 wells, partnered with FIFA to build a community center impacting 5000 individuals annually and partnered with Caterpillar Foundation to create a t

Photos from Malaika's post 06/01/2026

Last "June" at Malaika = birthday cake overload! 🎂🎈

We celebrated so many of our girls with love, laughter, and lots of dancing because every year they grow is a year the world gets brighter 💃⭐️

05/31/2026

Our strengthened football program with Junior ⚽️ 📣

Sport is such a powerful way to channel energy into something positive, building discipline, teamwork, and confidence along the way … we’re excited to see this grow 👀

05/30/2026

The outfits?
Oh… we made those. ✨

Graduation Class of 2025 celebrating in beautiful designs, created at Malaika.

Style, culture, skill, and pride all in one picture!

05/30/2026

Putting faces to the names ✨

For many who come to visit Malaika, Cynthia and Strong are two of the people who help make the experience so special.

From the moment guests arrive in Congo to the moment they leave, Cynthia is there taking care of every detail and making everyone feel at home. Alongside her is Strong, capturing beautiful memories through his photography, and beyond the camera, he’s also an accredited football coach inspiring young people on and off the pitch ⚽️

Their warmth, dedication, and hard work help create unforgettable experiences for everyone who visits 🤍

Photos from Malaika's post 05/29/2026

Welcoming 20 first-year Electromechanical Engineering students from SACRE CŒUR School of Ruashi to the Malaika Community Centre ✨ Thank you for coming to learn more about our work, connect with the community, and see the impact of education and opportunity in action.

05/28/2026

Fresh from the fields 🌱

Our agricultural programme is not only teaching valuable hands-on skills in sustainable farming, it also plays an important role in daily life at Malaika, helping provide two meals a day for both students and staff.

There’s something powerful about seeing the direct impact of this work: food grown with care, knowledge passed on through experience, and a programme rooted in sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community ✨

05/27/2026

🇬🇧 “If it weren’t for Malaika, I would have been a street kid.”
Benjamin had dreamed of plumbing since he was a little boy. In the DRC, a country where construction never stops, skilled plumbers are essential. Today, he is learning his trade at Malaika Community Centre and transforming his life.
His story shows just how much education can change everything. 🔧🇨🇩❤️

🇫🇷 « Si ce n’était pas Malaika, je devrais être un enfant de la rue. »
Benjamin rêvait de plomberie depuis tout petit. En RDC, un pays en pleine construction, les plombiers qualifiés sont essentiels. Aujourd’hui, il apprend son métier au Centre Communautaire Malaika et il transforme sa vie.
Son histoire montre à quel point l’éducation peut tout changer. 🔧🇨🇩❤️

05/27/2026

🇬🇧 "If it weren't for Malaika, I would have been a street kid."
Benjamin had dreamed of plumbing since he was a little boy. In the DRC, a country where construction never stops, skilled plumbers are essential. Today, he is learning his trade at Malaika Community Centre and transforming his life.
His story shows just how much education can change everything. 🔧🇨🇩❤️

🇫🇷 « Si ce n'était pas Malaika, je devrais être un enfant de la rue. »
Benjamin rêvait de plomberie depuis tout petit. En RDC, un pays en pleine construction, les plombiers qualifiés sont essentiels. Aujourd'hui, il apprend son métier au Centre Communautaire Malaika et il transforme sa vie.
Son histoire montre à quel point l'éducation peut tout changer. 🔧🇨🇩❤️

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