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 exercise books and backpacks.
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 ofKwiputi primary school, Malawi
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, here's the impact we've made so far.
128,002 +
items saved from landfill (that’s almost 5 tonnes!)
29,700+
38,400+
Pens
Pencils
15,000+
8,500+
Reading Books & Notebooks
Bags & Totes
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
Your sponsorship will allow us to send approximately 333 KG of school supplies to schools in impoverished countries.
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Sponsorship recognised in our annual report
Silver Package
£3,000 per year
Your sponsorship will allow us to send approximately 1000 KG of school supplies to schools in impoverished countries.
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Sponsorship recognised in our annual report
Three adverts per year on our social media platforms
Gold Package
£6,000 per year
Your sponsorship will allow us to send approximately 2000 KG of school supplies to schools in impoverished countries.
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Sponsorship recognised in our annual report
Six adverts per year on our social media platforms
Headline Package
£10,000 per year
Your sponsorship will allow us to send approximately 3333 KG of school supplies to schools in impoverished countries.
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Sponsorship recognised in our annual report
Nine adverts per year on our social media platforms
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 Partners
Our partners are the beating heart of Pepala. They allow us to deliver our work with passion and integrity.
Our Surplus Donors
