Who We Are

Here is some information about Malawi and Educate Malawi, Inc.

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BOARD MEMBER

 Shannon Massey has been involved with Malawi since June 2005 when she first traveled to the country.  Shannon currently resides in South Hadley, Ma.  She completed her Associates degree in Liberal Arts from Holyoke Community College.  She is currently an Americorps employee and plans to continue her studies in Environmental studies when she completes that commitment.  “I plan to stay connected to Educate Malawi, Inc. The country of Malawi has played an important role in shaping me as a person, something which I will be forever grateful for.”  Shannon has a passion for animals and will always find a way to be in their presence.  She enjoys running, attending concerts and gardening.

   PRESIDENT/CLERK

Karen Hardy,  is a substance abuse counselor retired from the State of CT. Department of Correction.  She is currently employed by New Directions, Inc. in Enfield, CT.  She comes from a long line of volunteers in her family and they have partly inspired this effort of helping the people of Malawi.  This organization was begun as a result of Karen's 2007 trip to Malawi with her daughter, Shannon.  Her heart was moved to help the children receive an education that they want and deserve.  The schools are very overcrowded with limited resources.  Educate Malawi, Inc. continues to explore the ways that best serve the people of Malawi and enable them to prosper.   She has combined her love of bike riding with her love of Malawi and the organization has held 3 bike-a-thons and Karen has begun a new ride, Karen's ride for Malawi.