The WE ARE ONE Academy was established in 2001 by Rosemary Gibbons and Moffat Phiri. The goal of the founders was to nurture and educate neglected youth to create productive citizens and future leaders of Malawi. There are currently 12 boys living and learning at the Academy. All of them have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. Although they are living in extremely difficult and heartbreaking conditions, they are persevering and finding the strength to be happy and hopeful. They are determined to create a better future for themselves and their communities. They are respectful, responsible and incredibly grateful.