CARE introduced the SOAR program in Malawi in 2018 and showed success in the pilot group. In August of 2018, 73% graduated (343 girls and 235 boys), and 40% transitioned to nearby schools to continue their education. The success continued into 2019, with 649 adolescents completing the program with a 70% attendance rate.

In 2020, AFO joined the efforts to continue empowering girls and providing educational opportunities for girls. In the 11-month accelerated program, many graduated to public schools to continue their learning. The success of this program was due to the engagement with communities in Malawi that enforced the success of the program’s growth.