More than two hundred years ago, Magdalene of Canossa began her ministry by educating the poor girls of Verona. Today, that tradition is carried on by the Canossian community in Balaka, Malawi. The Bakhita Education Complex is part of the Canossian Sisters’ ongoing commitment to provide disadvantaged girls with an academic and moral education.

The school currently serves three levels in the secondary school (it will be in full operation with four levels in 2006) and is fully operating a two-year technical college, with courses in accounting and secretarial/administration. The Complex also includes a hostel.

VOICA Volunteers have been at the Balaka mission since the school opened in January 2003. The current community includes Gary (USA); Kateri (USA); Andy (USA); Gabi (Poland); and Ewa (Poland).

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