Non-profit Donates Education Materials Worth MK4.5 Million to Schools in Likoma Island
The Likoma Conservation Foundation has donated learning and teaching materials worth MK4.5 million to three primary schools on Likoma Island,
LIKOMA ISLAND, Malawi - The Likoma Conservation Foundation has donated learning and teaching materials worth MK4.5 million to three primary schools on Likoma Island, writes Oliver Malibisa.
St Peter's, Chima and Nkhwazi primary schools each received materials worth MK1.5 million.
Project manager Davie Kacholola said educated children can help protect the environment. He said teaching children good conservation practises would help realise Malawi2063 for the environment.
Headteacher Michael Kanjaya thanked LCF for the timely donation, saying it will help improve education standards on the island.
"This will cut costs we incur on rented printing equipment," he said, referring to a donated printer.
Standard 7 learner Margaret Kamenya said the materials will allow learners to have more learning periods with sufficient resources now available.
Donated items include a printer, toner, chalk, exercise books, and schemes of work.
The donation shows that nonprofit groups can play an important role in boosting education by providing critical materials that schools lack. By teaching children good environmental practises, programmes seek to nurture future custodians of Malawi's natural heritage.
Ensuring children have access to the resources they need to learn helps lay the foundation for a more skilled and productive workforce in the years ahead.
With support from organisations like LCF, schools on Likoma Island can continue working to restore lost glory in education and ultimately produce citizens who contribute positively to Malawi's sustainable development.
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