Philanthropist, international model, and Founder of @MalaikaDRC, empowering girls & their communities in #DRC through education & vital community programs

New York & London
Joined May 2009
This December, we'll be marking Malaika's 18th anniversary! 🎉 Join us on Dec 7 for a virtual celebration of this milestone (and my birthday) - hosted by @junesarpong, with inspiring stories from our community, fun surprises, and more. 💚 RSVP here: bit.ly/malaikaturns18
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Another day, another Harry Kane milestone! ⚽️ The Bayern striker's impressive streak in the Champions League continues and is now one goal away from equaling Cristiano Ronaldo's record. Ballon d'Or loading…? ⏳👀
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They say it takes a village. We say it takes a community. 💛 A community that shows up, lifts each other up and makes lasting change possible.
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🚨🎙️ Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Harry Kane performance against Arsenal: 🗣️ “If there’s one current player who has earned my respect worldwide , it’s Harry Kane. I’m not sure how many players in the world are as complete as this guy. He doesn’t need to be flashy or make everything about himself. He just comes onto the pitch and plays football.” “He’s not the type of player who cries that the Ballon d’Or is rigged or unfair when he doesn’t win it. No, he lets his football speak. I think he’s one of the few proper strikers I’ve seen who can contribute in midfield, help defensively and still be deadly in attack. When his team needs him, he’s everywhere.” 🗣️ “These are the players we pay to watch. Not just the ones who score goals, but the ones who understand football and do whatever it takes for their team. Kane makes difficult things look simple, and that is a quality you cannot teach every player.” “He doesn’t need to shout or beg for recognition. He simply plays football, and the rest of us watch. Incredible player.”
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Never just a teacher. Beyond teaching maths, French and IT, our dedicated teachers at the Malaika School and Community Center also notice, listen, encourage and show up. Happy Teachers' Day to our colleagues who make Malaika feel like home 💜
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20 Years, 20 Faces 🎥 To celebrate two decades of Malaika, we're sharing the stories of the people who made it happen. First up: Madame Rebecca. 🔗 Watch her full story in the '20 Years, 20 Faces' playlist on our: YouTube: youtu.be/cVPA6IQnz20?si=FfjZ…
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A joyful moment for the community of Jakaranda Village as the Hayati Well was inaugurated, bringing reliable access to water closer to home for 800+ households. Tthank you to our valued supporter for your generous support and trust. Thank you for being part of our journey! 🙏
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Honoured to join @HerAccess as a Founding Committee Member! ❤️ Through @malaikadr, I’ve seen how education and opportunity transform lives. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. @KingsTrust
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Grateful to be on the cover of the July issue of La Conquête Magazine. It was a joy to talk about girls' education, social chan the women shaping Africa's future. My message to every woman: stay strong, use your voice, and believe in your dreams.
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So good to welcome Ange back to Malaika for his second visit. A dear supporter of our work, Ange never arrives empty-handed. Each time, he brings the latest in IT, technology and AI, making sure our students and staff stay connected to everything the world has to offer. 💻
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Découvrez les femmes derrière Mama Ya Mapendo, le programme de couture de Malaika qui autonomise les mamans de notre communauté 🪡
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🇨🇩❤️ Malaika célèbre 20 ans au service de la jeune fille à Kalebuka, à Lubumbashi ! 🎉 Un engagement remarquable porté par sa fondatrice, Noella Coursaris @Noellacc , pour l’éducation et l’avenir des jeunes filles congolaises. 👏
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Malaika began with a simple belief: when you educate a girl, you transform a community. 20 years on, we no longer believe it. We know it. On International Day of the Girl, Malaika's 20th anniversary campaign officially kicks off. Learn more: malaika.org/20-years-of-mala…
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Today, on International Day of the Girl, we at @malaikadrc launch our anniversary campaign: Educate, Empower, Elevate. Over the coming year, we’ll share the stories behind these two decades, and you are part of every one of them. Thank you for standing with us 💜
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It started in 2007 with a handful of girls we sponsored in Congo. Today: 🎓 415 girls fill our classrooms 🌍 5,200+ people join our community programs every year 💧 46,000 people drink clean water from our 35 wells Learn more: malaika.org/20-years-of-mala…
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Such an incredible week in New York! ✨ Filled with inspiring events, sparkling conversations, meaningful discussions and so many beautiful moments of connection. At #UNGA81, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation” felt more relevant than ever in the world we live in today.
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Honoured to speak at the Houses of Parliament on why we must invest in teachers. A school is only as strong as the person standing in front of the classroom! Thank you @commedtrust 🎥
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Honoree to be giving a keynote address on Investing in Teacher Professional Development in Low Resource Contexts taking place at the Houses of Parliament. I be sharing lessons from my work with @MalaikaDRC &why investing in teachers is important to creating better opportunities
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Such an incredible time at the Congo Tech Expo! 🇨🇩✨ I was truly inspired by the incredible talent in the room — so many brilliant founders, builders and visionaries shaping the future of Congo. So much talent. So much possibility. So much to be proud of. ❤️ See you next year!
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Africa’s story is one of growth, resilience and possibility. To be recognised as a woman making change is humbling, but the real change lives in Congo—in every Malaika girl, graduate and young person shaping their future. ❤️ Merci @ForbesAfrique #Malaika #DRC #YouthEmpowerment
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