Voices Awake Girls Academy

Founded by Vanessa Mwangala, Voices Awake is a nonprofit organization in Malawi dedicated to empowering vulnerable girls through education, mentorship, and holistic, trauma-informed care. Through its programs, Voices Awake helps girls overcome barriers such as poverty, child marriage, and limited access to education, equipping them with the skills and opportunities to build brighter futures.

To expand this mission, Voices Awake has partnered with Conduit Collaborative to develop a master plan for a purpose-built girls' secondary school campus in Salima, Malawi.

Designed to support learning, community, spiritual growth, and everyday life, the campus will include classrooms, science and computer facilities, a library, dining spaces, a chapel, administrative spaces, and areas for recreation and gathering.

Buildings are organized around welcoming outdoor spaces where students can connect, study, and play. The design also responds to Malawi's climate with shade, natural airflow, and covered walkways—creating a campus that is beautiful, comfortable, practical, and attainable to build.

More than simply providing an education, the vision is to create a school that communicates dignity, excellence, and opportunity—an environment where girls are encouraged to recognize their potential and thrive.