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Story
The becoming of the village
Formation of the program
Meet the Team
Meet the Team


Daniel
Founder & Facilitator
A passionate advocate, witnessed the power of gratitude and giving back through a two-year fundraising campaign while in university. He guides and inspires young people to make a positive impact. With a focus on student immersion experiences, Daniel aims to create lasting change and foster fulfilment through gratitude and service.
A passionate advocate, witnessed the power of gratitude and giving back through a two-year fundraising campaign while in university. He guides and inspires young people to make a positive impact. With a focus on student immersion experiences, Daniel aims to create lasting change and foster fulfilment through gratitude and service.


Glenda
Village Chef
Meet Glenda, the head chef of Malbago village. Supporting immersion groups since day one, she oversees food operations, from rostering to sourcing supplies and cooking. With three children, she's a vital part of the community, bringing expertise and dedication to the immersion experience.
Meet Glenda, the head chef of Malbago village. Supporting immersion groups since day one, she oversees food operations, from rostering to sourcing supplies and cooking. With three children, she's a vital part of the community, bringing expertise and dedication to the immersion experience.


Mayrose
Social Media Manager
One of the first sponsored village youths, offers valuable insights into village life. Through blogging and newsletters, she shares the community's progress and daily experiences, inspiring all who learn about the village through her work.
One of the first sponsored village youths, offers valuable insights into village life. Through blogging and newsletters, she shares the community's progress and daily experiences, inspiring all who learn about the village through her work.


Village Youth
Fun Consultants
The Malbago village youth embody the program's heart and soul. Their vibrant energy permeates the village, participating in all aspects—cooking, guiding, and supporting. Their resilience and spirit shine through, infectiously sharing their culture. Engaging in dances or sports, they enrich experiences, leaving lasting impressions.
The Malbago village youth embody the program's heart and soul. Their vibrant energy permeates the village, participating in all aspects—cooking, guiding, and supporting. Their resilience and spirit shine through, infectiously sharing their culture. Engaging in dances or sports, they enrich experiences, leaving lasting impressions.


Village Families
Cultural Guardians
The Malbago Village Family: 42 families, 250 individuals, united in building a brighter future. Each member, young or old, contributes to their tight-knit community. Facing displacement, they support and care for one another, embodying "it takes a village to raise a family." Inspiring and unforgettable.
The Malbago Village Family: 42 families, 250 individuals, united in building a brighter future. Each member, young or old, contributes to their tight-knit community. Facing displacement, they support and care for one another, embodying "it takes a village to raise a family." Inspiring and unforgettable.


Village Mums
Activity Guides
The village mums, unsung heroes of the immersion program, work tirelessly behind the scenes. From assisting Glenda to organizing activities, their warmth and hospitality shine. Their smiles and laughter touch hearts, making the immersion program possible.
The village mums, unsung heroes of the immersion program, work tirelessly behind the scenes. From assisting Glenda to organizing activities, their warmth and hospitality shine. Their smiles and laughter touch hearts, making the immersion program possible.
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