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We give surplus educational resources a second life

Equip schoolchildren in Malawi with the pens, paper, and backpacks they need to dream big.

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Our mission is to repurpose surplus UK educational resources into vital learning tools, empowering Malawian students with the resources they need to build brighter futures.

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How It Works

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UK businesses and communities gather surplus or obsolete educational resources- everything from pens and pencils to exercise books and backpacks.

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You Give Stuff

We sort, package, and ship these donations directly to partner schools across Malawi, cutting waste and maximizing impact.

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We Ship It

Armed with the tools to learn, pupils attend class ready to write new chapters in their education - and their lives.

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Students Thrive

About Us

Why Pepala?

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Educational Equity

Every child deserves basic school supplies. You help bridge the gap.

Sustainability

We keep useful goods out of landfill and in the hands of learners.

Local Empowerment

We partner with Malawian schools to ensure resources match real needs.

Transparency & Trust

We’re a UK-registered CIC - your donations go exactly where they’re meant to.

Our Impact

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Here’s what we have managed to accomplish so far…

30,000+

pens and pencils delivered

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5,300+

Backpacks & totes delivered

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10,000+

books in classrooms

Get Involved

Our Gold Sponsor

The Aziz Foundation was set up as a family foundation in 2015 by Asif Aziz to bring together his various philanthropic work, including being a Board Member of Mosaic, founded by HM King Charles III in 2007, and supporting many community projects.

At Pepala, we are deeply grateful to the Aziz Foundation for their sponsorship. Their generosity enables us to extend our reach and make a greater impact in schools across Malawi.

Our Headline Sponsor

Moosa Duke Solicitors are specialist medical negligence experts dedicated to securing justice for individuals affected by medical errors. Their team combines deep legal expertise with compassionate, client‑centred support, ensuring people feel heard, guided, and empowered during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

We are deeply appreciative of their generous headline sponsorship, which is enabling Pepala to expand its impact and extend vital educational opportunities to even more children in Malawi. Their commitment to justice and community uplift makes them an invaluable partner in our mission.

Our Partners

Our partners are the beating heart of Pepala. They allow us to deliver our work with passion and integrity.