Education leaders have sounded the alarm about schools failing children across Malawi. The Civil Society Education Coalition warns that students are moving through classes without learning basic skills. This problem threatens the country's future growth plans. Leaders shared these concerns at Mkwichi Secondary School during a new campaign launch. The group fears Malawi will miss important education targets set for 2030.
Dr. Limbani Nsapato leads the coalition's board and calls the situation deeply troubling. He says many kids finish school without reading or math skills they need. This hurts their chances of moving to higher education levels. The country must do better at teaching fundamental subjects. Civil society groups plan to push for more school funding and better programs.
Education Minister Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima describes the crisis as affecting all of Africa. She points out that nine out of ten African children cannot read simple words at age ten. More kids attend school but leave without basic abilities. Rural areas face the biggest challenges with learning. The government needs help from communities and partner organizations.
The new campaign focuses on reading, writing and counting skills for all children. Leaders want teachers to have better training and diploma-level education. The plan adds classes for five-year-olds and improves school meals. Digital learning tools will reach more students across the nation. These changes support Malawi's long-term development vision and African Union education goals.
Dr. Limbani Nsapato leads the coalition's board and calls the situation deeply troubling. He says many kids finish school without reading or math skills they need. This hurts their chances of moving to higher education levels. The country must do better at teaching fundamental subjects. Civil society groups plan to push for more school funding and better programs.
Education Minister Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima describes the crisis as affecting all of Africa. She points out that nine out of ten African children cannot read simple words at age ten. More kids attend school but leave without basic abilities. Rural areas face the biggest challenges with learning. The government needs help from communities and partner organizations.
The new campaign focuses on reading, writing and counting skills for all children. Leaders want teachers to have better training and diploma-level education. The plan adds classes for five-year-olds and improves school meals. Digital learning tools will reach more students across the nation. These changes support Malawi's long-term development vision and African Union education goals.
