An Afternoon with Moses: The Sonder Project’s First College Student
Just a few years ago, Moses Humphrey had dropped out of school and believed his education was over. Today, he is a third-year university student in Malawi, studying Social Work and Youth Development and inspiring the next generation to pursue their goals. Read how Moses became the first student supported by The Sonder Project to attend university—and why he hopes to use his education to serve others.
Meet the Kabre Family
For families like the Kabres, something as simple as access to water transforms everything — from health and livelihoods to relationships and peace of mind. Thibault, Awa and their 11 children shared how life has changed since the well arrived in their village.
Pauline’s Story: Finding Strength and Stability Through Farming
Read the story of Pauline, one members of The Sonder Project’s sustainable Community Farm in Burkina Faso. The 100% solar-irrigated farming project has helped her overcome many of the challenges common to women in rural communities — from uncertain harvests to limited economic opportunity.
Noel’s Story: Pursuing Opportunity through Education
Meet Noel, one of our newest graduates through The Sonder Project’s Education is Power program in Malawi. His journey is an inspiring example of the kind of determination, talent, and potential we see in the students we choose to sponsor in Malawi and Burkina Faso.
Mechanics’ Training: Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Action
Access to clean, safe water is one of The Sonder Project’s most essential commitments—because we...
Meet Cecilia Kwenda
Meet Cecilia, a bright and determined student in Malawi whose dream of becoming a chemical engineer is back on track thanks to The Sonder Project’s Education is Power program.
#Sonder10
The Sonder Project celebrates 10 incredible years of impact from clean water to classrooms, from garden beds to scholarships—a journey powered by people like you—and we’re just getting started.
Meet the Goliath Family
We met with the Goliath family from Katera village, Malawi to hear the impact of clean water on their lives this year – via a new well in their community.
Celebration Time: #10YearsSonder
May 2025 marks a special time at The Sonder Project HQ for us and our community of staff, supporters, donors, volunteers and community partners. We’re celebrating and reflecting on a decade of impact!
Power Student Spotlight: Meet Antoinette
15-year-old Antoinette Guirou from Doundouni, Burkina Faso is one of the brightest students in our Education is Power program. She’s been in the program for 2 years and ranks 2nd in her Grade 9 class.
Celebrating a Milestone Year in Burkina Faso
Highlights from our February visit to Burkina Faso, where we revisited the roots of The Sonder Project, celebrated ten years of impact, and helped shape the next chapter of community empowerment.
Unwrap Dreams: Meet Monica
When Monica Kamphokoto stepped into her classroom at Chitenje Secondary School in Malawi, she...