In honor of the Day of the African Child, five Zoe Empowers groups united to donate 270 textbooks to Chimungu Full Primary School. The five empowerment groups, which consist of over 130 orphaned and vulnerable households from Chimungu region, collectively raised MK1,323,000 from a recent maize harvest to buy the books. The donated books include essential subjects such as Chichewa language, English language, and mathematics for grades 6, 7, and 8.
During the book handover ceremony, Clever, a 2nd-year Zoe participant and group spokesperson, expressed pride and commitment to making a difference.
“Despite being orphaned, we don’t take ourselves as beneficiaries,” she said. “Through the necessary support from Zoe Empowers, we now have what it takes to be change-makers in our community. We believe that education is the key to a brighter future for an African child, and we are committed to ensuring that our younger brothers and sisters have the tools they need to succeed.”
Frackson, Zoe Empowers Malawi communications facilitator, explained that the initiative for the book-buying project was sparked during a recent regional meeting involving the 5 Zoe empowerment groups. Some group members are students at Chimungu Full Primary School and informed their colleagues about the school’s challenges. The head teacher at the school confirmed that it was common for ten students to share one book during classes.lear
Now, with support from Zoe youth, Chimungu school has additional resources to enhance the learning experience and academic performance of its 1,478 students. Lead administrators in the district applauded the Zoe groups for such a wonderful gift, noting the books will significantly improve the quality of education at their school.
Furthermore, the book donation highlights the spirit of the Zoe Empowers’ mission. Not only is the organization helping orphaned youth become self-sufficient, but it is also fostering a generation of compassionate and community-oriented young people.
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Frackson Maocha, Zoe Empowers Malawi communications facilitator