Our programs

We don't just prepare students for the economy. We prepare them to build it.

Two programs. One pipeline. From first year of high school to launching a real business — Phuka walks with students every step of the way.

Phuka Academy
For high school students

Four years of real experience — before the real world begins.

Phuka Academy is an after-school program that runs alongside all four years of a student's secondary school education. While their classmates go home, Phuka students are learning how businesses work by actually working in them — inside real Malawian businesses, guided by experienced coaches.

Business experiences across agriculture, trades, and services One-on-one English mentoring with US volunteers Academic support and national exam prep
Phuka Ventures
For Phuka Academy graduates

Graduation isn't the finish line. It's the starting line.

Phuka Ventures is where Academy graduates take everything they've learned and build something of their own. We provide seed capital and ongoing mentorship for ventures that are difficult — or impossible — for most young Malawians to pursue alone. Real estate. Capital-intensive agriculture. Businesses that create jobs for others.

Seed capital for high-impact ventures Continued mentorship from Phuka coaches and business partners Network and introductions to grow faster
Academy builds the entrepreneur. Ventures backs the business. Together, they create a pipeline this generation of Malawians has never had access to.

Help a student build their future.

Whether you want to mentor a student in English, donate to our programs, or explore a partnership — there's a place for you in Phuka's mission.

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