Madonna launched the construction of her school for girls in Malawi, check out the above pics. Madonna wore a silver and black patterned shawl wrapped over a conservative, knee-length black dress.Madonna is funding the £9million Raising Malawi Academy, in Chinkhota village, about 15 kilometres outside the Malawian capital Lilongwe.
It is expected to be completed in two years and will admit 500 girls from the small southern African country's 28 districts.
She said: 'Growing up in a privileged life, I took education for granted, but coming to Malawi has taught me a lot of things and I have learnt to appreciate what life gives.'
She concluded: 'People always ask me, "Why did you choose Malawi?" But I have always said: "Malawi chose me".'
Madonna was accompanied by her four children - daughters Lourdes and Mercy, and sons Rocco and David.