To empower students to acquire, demonstrate, articulate and value knowledge and skills that will support them, as life-long learners, to participate in and contribute to the global world.
Our mission is to establish a fully equipped secondary campus in Kalusa to provide high quality education in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for life-long learning.
In T.A. Kalimanjira, the lack of any Secondary School beyond the primary level forces students to travel great distances—or even leave Malawi entirely—just to continue their education.
By donating Yissah family land and forming a local board of family and community leaders, we mobilize prayer, expertise, and grassroots support to build the school.
A good education is the basis for a number of important life skills. It is not only a foundation for knowledge, but also the development of social skills, civic participation, and independence. Secondary education plays a fundamental but complex role in preparing young people for the labour market, especially for people who leave secondary education for a job. Below are our Core Values:
We remain accountable and transparent in all we do, building trust through honesty and openness.
We are responsible, taking ownership of our roles and acting with integrity in every task.
We show concern for others, promoting kindness, empathy, and care for those around us.
We are competitive, empowering our students to excel locally and beyond with confidence and skill.
We are innovative, using fresh ideas and smart solutions to enhance education and impact.
We are service-oriented, always ready to meet the needs of our learners and community with dedication and love.
Yissah Foundation Secondary School is a vision born from the Yissah family's deep roots in T.A. Kalimanjira, Malawi. With no secondary schools in the area, students must travel far from home to continue their education. To change this, the family donated part of their land to build a school and formed a local board with broad community support.
The school will serve students from Kalusa and surrounding areas, offering both day and boarding options. With a fundraising goal of $1.3 million, the Yissah family has begun the work, trusting God to provide through partners in Malawi and beyond. One of the founders, Stewart Yissah Zimba, is a lay-leader at Tree of Life, and we’re honored to join him in bringing lasting impact through education.
A result oriented Founder with strong leadership skills and very instrumental in shaping the vision and strategy of YFSS since its inception. He has deep understanding of the organization's core values and mission ensures a continued commitment to its success.
An educationist with 32 years of teaching experience with a strategic thinking, leadership skills, ability to foster collaboration, and commitment to YFSS. Great passion in shaping young minds access to quality education whilst ensuring the Institution's continued success.
A seasoned financial Director with 7 years of experience in Institutional management. Is skilled in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning and she uses financial data to drive business decisions, promoting ethical financial practices.
A strategic HR and project management professional with 23 years of experience, passionate about building strong teams and driving growth through talent and innovation.
A passionate social worker and administrator dedicated to education equity, I focus on building strong systems and safe learning environments that empower underserved communities to thrive.
A focused and critical think tank marketing executive with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and building strong brands through strategic marketing initiatives such as digital marketing, e-commerce, brand management and market research.
A strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to driving value for institution’s and eager to leverage skills and experience to contribute to the success of YFSS. She has a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations executing efficient and cost-effective logistics strategies.
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