We are The Soko FundWe are a small charity registered in Scotland supporting women from disadvantaged backgrounds in Malawi to access university education. (Charity No: SC035554)
Malawi is one of the world's poorest countries. Education is essential to its development. By focusing on women, the overall impact is greater, going beyond the individual to entire families and the wider community. With Soko's support, Malawi now has many more women graduates in education, healthcare, business, agriculture, natural resource management and other sectors - all contributing to the country's development. Take a moment to read some of their profiles. |
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COME & SING
Mozart's Requiem
Our most recent fundraiser was a huge success. On Saturday 28th October, 2023, over 135 singers gathered in Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh to prepare and then perform this marvellous work. Directed by John Kitchen MBE, with Morley Whitehead on the organ and a splendid line-up of soloists, it was a most enjoyable occasion for everyone involved -- singers, musicians, audience, and the people of Stockbridge Parish celebrating the 200th anniversary of their beautiful building. The total raised was £3500, enough to provide 6 year-long university scholarships for talented women in Malawi.
To be kept informed about the next Come & Sing, just send an email to admin@thesokofund.org
We work with partners at each step of the journey from school to university to entering employment to ensure the best chance of success for the girls and women we work with.
At school...
We work in partnership with secondary schools to encourage young women to consider going to university, promoting its benefits and the possibility of support from Soko.
At university...
We work with Malawi's four public universities to provide scholarships to women from disadvantaged communities to study vocational degrees in subjects including education, health, engineering, business and agriculture.
And beyond...
The Soko Graduate Association (SGA) offers support to graduates as they enter the labour market, including access to internships, skill-building workshops and information on job opportunities through SGA's online job centre.
At school...
We work in partnership with secondary schools to encourage young women to consider going to university, promoting its benefits and the possibility of support from Soko.
At university...
We work with Malawi's four public universities to provide scholarships to women from disadvantaged communities to study vocational degrees in subjects including education, health, engineering, business and agriculture.
And beyond...
The Soko Graduate Association (SGA) offers support to graduates as they enter the labour market, including access to internships, skill-building workshops and information on job opportunities through SGA's online job centre.