named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
MELT Central Library
Library in Mzuzu, Malawi serving as storage and distribution hub for books and materials, and host site for teacher workshops
MELT Early Literacy Publications
Develops and distributes culturally appropriate K–2 readers focused on Malawian village life, science, culture, and health topics; has published nearly 50 titles
MELT1 Mobile Library
Uses a Toyota Land Cruiser bookmobile to deliver and rotate bins of literacy materials to 21 rural schools in difficult-to-access areas
Puppet Project
Supplies puppets to schools to support oral language development and storytelling alongside book use
Teacher Workshops
Provides annual training for primary teachers in early reading instruction, including distribution of alphabet fluency kits and teacher manuals
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Develops and distributes culturally relevant early literacy readers for grades K-2Creates and publishes early literacy reading materials for grades K-2 that reflect Malawian village life, science, culture, and basic health concepts, supporting local language learning.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Operates the MELT1 Mobile Library to deliver literacy materials to rural schoolsRuns the MELT1 Mobile Library, a Land Cruiser that transports early literacy resources to 20 rural schools in Malawi, expanding access to educational materials in remote areas.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides early literacy teacher training and instructional materials in Northern MalawiConducts ongoing training workshops for primary school teachers in Northern Malawi, distributing alphabet literacy kits and teacher manuals to support early literacy instruction.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Builds local leadership through hiring of Malawian Field DirectorHired a Malawian Field Director to lead year-round operations of the MELT1 Mobile Library program, strengthening local management and program sustainability.
- Deploys Malawian Resource Teachers to support teacher training and program implementationHired two Malawian Resource Teachers to provide on-the-ground support and guidance to teachers participating in the MELT program, enhancing instructional quality and local engagement.
- Manages the MELT Central Library in Mzuzu as a hub for literacy programmingOperates the MELT Central Library in Mzuzu, Malawi, which houses over 40 titles and supports teacher workshops and distribution of educational materials.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$114K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$120%
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expenses
Total expenses$110K
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Fundraising—
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Grants paid out$83K
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
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Net assets$22K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- MELT Malawi CBO Partner — Local implementing partner organization in Mzuzu, Malawi, that delivers MELT's literacy programs on the ground.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Appropriate Literacy Materialsmethodology: culturally_appropriate_literacy_materialsBy using early literacy materials with familiar imagery and local context, we improve reading success among Malawian children because culturally relevant content enhances engagement and comprehension.
- Teacher-Led Curriculum Developmentmethodology: teacher_led_curriculum_developmentBy involving teachers in co-developing literacy materials through workshops informed by classroom experience, we produce more effective and practical resources because teacher input ensures relevance and usability in real-world settings.