Empowering Communities, Building a Brighter Future
SD Foundation was founded in 2018 by Eng. Samuel and Eng. Lusayo Biton with a vision to empower young women and communities in Malawi. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that ‘If you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a nation,’ the foundation focuses on providing education, mentorship, and access to clean water to create a brighter future for Malawi and Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the years, we have grown into a trusted organization that works closely with local communities, government agencies, and international partners to deliver impactful programs that address the root causes of poverty and inequality. Our journey is driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring that every initiative we undertake creates lasting change.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Our mission is to inspire and empower young women across Malawi and Sub-Saharan Africa through education and mentorship programmes so that they become exceptional leaders who can significantly contribute to socio-economic development of their communities.
SD Foundation envisions Malawi and Sub-Saharan Africa where young women with academic promise realize their educational dreams and become exceptional leaders.
We believe in the power of educating and empowering women to transform communities.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity and excellence in all our work.
We embrace creative solutions to address the challenges faced by the communities we serve.
We celebrate and respect the diversity of the people and communities we work with.
We believe in the power of partnerships to achieve greater impact.
Our Board of Trustees includes individuals with extensive experience and professionalism. The board informs the vision of the Foundation and helps to ensure we are making progress in our mission. Eng. Samuel Biton is the chair of the Board.
Founder and Chair of the Board
Eng. Samuel BITON is a Mandela Washington fellow for Young African Leaders at the University of California and professional Civil Engineer with over ten years of experience. Eng. Samuel also owns SD Consulting Limited company, one of the fastest civil engineering consulting firms in Malawi.
Samuel holds Executive MBA from the University of Malawi; MSc. in Municipal Water and Infrastructure from the UNESCO-IHE Institute in the Netherlands; and BSc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Malawi. Samuel’s creation of SD Foundation was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, who once said “if you educate a man you educate an individual but if you educate a woman you educate a nation.”
In the next 10 years, Samuel sees SD Foundation producing 10 Engineers who will effectively contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.
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SD Foundation’s programs are funded through the collaborative efforts of our trustees and interested partners. We also organize several fundraising activities to support our initiatives. These funding mechanisms ensure that we can continue to empower young women, provide clean water, and create sustainable change in Malawi and beyond.
Dr. Ken MACHILA
Dr. Anthony MALUNGA
Dr. Shadrack AMPONSAH
Oliver HACKER
We support women and girls with skills training and resources to help them achieve financial independence and contribute to their communities.
We provide scholarships, mentorship programs, and resources to help young women complete their education and pursue their dreams, breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality.
We work on sustainable projects to combat climate change, including reforestation and clean energy initiatives.
We collaborate with local and international organizations, governments, and individuals to expand our reach and create a greater impact for the communities we serve.
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, want to partner with us, or simply want to learn more, feel free to reach out.
Plot Number 47/05/142
P.O. Box 2693
Lilongwe
MALAWI
+265 (0) 994525589
info@sdfoundation.org
