Ladder to Learning

Patience is the executive director and founder of Ladder to Learning, an organization dedicated to improving the educational experiences and outcomes of students, particularly in under-resourced communities. Her passion for this cause stems from her personal journey of a transformative education, which not only uncovered her creative talents but also instilled in her a deep love for community service from an early age. Recognizing the disparity in learning opportunities, especially in public schools, she resolved to bridge this gap and give back to her community by working to give other children an experience like her own —a dream that ultimately materialized in the establishment of Ladder to Learning.

Patience is an honorary Rotarian, Social Impact Incubator Rising Star awardee and a past member of the Youth Core Advisory Panel for the national vision, Malawi 2063. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Communication, another in Marketing and an MBA.

David Kazira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Malawi and is a co-founder/founding member of Ladder to Learning, having been involved in the setting up of the systems, teams and policies of the organization since its inception. Ladder to Learning is today present in 16 public primary schools in Lilongwe helping learners and the community have a better learning experience.

Currently, David serves as the Operations and Finance Manager overseeing finance, administration, and HR functions to ensure smooth organizational operations.

David is also an alumnus of the YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa, having specialized in Entrepreneurship. His expertise lies in managing resources effectively to achieve strategic goals.