Students at Maliya Primary School sat on floors and learned under trees before new classrooms arrived. Elizabeth Simon struggled to focus when 150 children squeezed into one room. The 13-year-old says her school feels real for the first time. CARE Malawi built the classrooms with money from Old Mutual Foundation Trust. The project cost 360 million kwacha and helps 5,380 students across four schools.
Headteacher Lawrence Chodzi fought back tears during the handover ceremony Thursday. His school served over 700 pupils with just nine cramped classrooms. Children studied outside during rain and scorching sun. The new block adds two spacious rooms and an office for administrators. Teachers can split large classes into smaller groups that learn better.
Parents celebrated seeing their children enter beautiful classrooms for the first time. Mother Loveness Kalua called the moment unforgettable for her three students. Old Mutual Foundation Chairman Taonga Manda said the company invests in children's futures beyond just building walls. CARE Malawi Director Pamela Kuwali praised the partnership for creating real change. Elizabeth dreams of becoming a teacher and believes she can achieve her goal.
Headteacher Lawrence Chodzi fought back tears during the handover ceremony Thursday. His school served over 700 pupils with just nine cramped classrooms. Children studied outside during rain and scorching sun. The new block adds two spacious rooms and an office for administrators. Teachers can split large classes into smaller groups that learn better.
Parents celebrated seeing their children enter beautiful classrooms for the first time. Mother Loveness Kalua called the moment unforgettable for her three students. Old Mutual Foundation Chairman Taonga Manda said the company invests in children's futures beyond just building walls. CARE Malawi Director Pamela Kuwali praised the partnership for creating real change. Elizabeth dreams of becoming a teacher and believes she can achieve her goal.
