The Jacaranda Foundation was created by Marie Da Silva, a nanny working in Los Angeles, CA, who is operating a primary and secondary school for orphans in her native country of Malawi. The Jacaranda Foundation's mission is to provide free quality primary and secondary education to orphans in Malawi. Marie Da Silva is a 2008 CNN Hero. More info on www.jacarandafoundation.org

I was born in Malawi, Africa. I work as a nanny in Los Angeles, CA. In 2008, I was chosen as a CNN Hero for the work I do for the orphans of Malawi. I operate a school for orphans within my family house in Africa, thanks to the money I earn as a nanny in America. Please help me provide education, daily meals and AIDS awareness classes to orphans in Malawi. My dream is to build a proper school for all the students, along with a library and a laboratory. Visit www.jacarandafoundation.org. Thank you.