We give surplus educational resources a second life
Equip schoolchildren in Malawi with the pens, paper, and backpacks they need to dream big.
Our mission is to repurpose surplus UK educational resources into vital learning tools, empowering Malawian students with the resources they need to build brighter futures.
How It Works
UK businesses and communities gather surplus or obsolete educational resources- everything from pens and pencils to notebooks, backpacks and more!
You Give Stuff
We Ship It
We sort, package, and ship these donations directly to partner schools across Malawi, cutting waste and maximizing impact.
Students Thrive
Armed with the tools to learn, pupils attend class ready to write new chapters in their education - and their lives.
Impact
BEFORE
Plastic Backpack
With limited resources available, students relied on handmade backpacks crafted from plastic bags to carry their school materials.
AFTER
Pepala Backpack
Pepala’s donation provided every student with a real backpack, transforming a daily challenge into a simple certainty and helping them experience school with greater confidence and opportunity.
Small Items, Real Impact
"We used to face significant challenges due to a lack of basic school resources. Thanks to Pepala for providing pens, pencils, and other essential educational supplies, our students are now better equipped to learn and thrive. We are incredibly grateful for the support and the positive impact it has had on our school."
——— from Chris, the headteacher of Kwiputi primary school, Malawi
Your support is
making a difference
Together, we’ve given thousands of educational items a new purpose.
128,000+
educational items given a new purpose, diverting almost 5 tonnes from landfill.
Reading Books & Notebooks
Pencils
29,700+
8,500+
Pens
Bags & Totes
15,000+
38,400+
Help Shape Our Impact
Support education in Malawi by becoming a Pepala sponsor.
With four sponsorship tiers available, you can help provide vital learning resources while making a meaningful difference.
Bronze Package
£1,000 per year
Logo placement on the Pepala website landing page
Acknowledgement in our Annual Impact Report
One dedicated social media recognition post
Digital sponsor certificate
Use of the Pepala logo
Silver Package
£3,000 per year
Logo placement on the Pepala website landing page
Acknowledgement in our Annual Impact Report
Two dedicated social media recognition post
Digital sponsor certificate
Use of the Pepala logo
An opportunity for your team to participate in a Pepala activity
Gold Package
£5,000 per year
Logo placement on the Pepala website landing page
Acknowledgement in our Annual Impact Report
Four dedicated social media recognition post
Digital sponsor certificate
Use of the Pepala logo
An opportunity for your team to participate in a Pepala activity
A dedicated sponsor story or feature
Pepala Gold Sponsor digital badge in your communications
Headline Package
£6,000 per year
Logo placement on the Pepala website landing page
Acknowledgement in our Annual Impact Report
Six dedicated social media recognition post
Digital sponsor certificate
Use of the Pepala logo
An opportunity for your team to participate in two Pepala activities
A dedicated sponsor story or feature
Pepala Headline Sponsor digital badge in your communications
Personalised thank you message from our partner schools in Malawi
Virtual impact update session - hear directly from the team about the difference you’re making.
Why Pepala?
Educational Equity
Every child deserves basic school supplies. You help bridge the gap.
Sustainability
We keep useful goods out of landfill and in the hands of learners.
Local Empowerment
We partner with Malawian schools to ensure resources match real needs.
Transparency & Trust
We’re a UK-registered CIC - your donations go exactly where they’re meant to.
Our Headline Sponsor
Moosa Duke Solicitors are specialist medical negligence experts dedicated to securing justice for individuals affected by medical errors. Their team combines legal expertise, helping people navigate some of life's most challenging circumstances with confidence and support.
We are incredibly grateful for their generous headline sponsorship, which is helping Pepala expand its impact and provide vital educational resources and opportunities to more children in Malawi.
Our Bronze Sponsor
At PromoTrade, we are proud to be a one-stop promotional merchandise wholesaler, supplying the trade only. But beyond what we do as a business, we are truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Pepala family and to support the incredible work they are doing for children in Malawi.
Being able to provide much-needed items and contribute, in even a small way, to improving the lives of these children means so much to us. We feel privileged to play a part in such a meaningful cause and are incredibly thankful to everyone at Pepala for allowing us to be involved.
Our Partners
Our partners are the beating heart of Pepala. They allow us to deliver our work with passion and integrity.
Our Surplus Donors
