In an effort to bridge the gap that exists in secondary education between learners in urban and rural areas, Chitipa Restoration Project has handed over a 64-bedroom girls’ hostel to government.
The development comes at a time when there is a very big gap in terms of education performance between learners in urban and rural areas when it comes to national examinations.
In an interview with MIJ online Fidelis Kambalame Team leader for Chitipa Restoration Project said construction of the hostel has cost over 30 million kwacha where, a library and a 604 kilowatts solar system has been installed at the facility.
” We are so excited that we are finally handing over this project to government to help improve girl’s education in this area and of course as a district,” said Kambalame.
Kambalame added that apart from constructing the hostel, the school has also benefited a tap water system, where the community is also allowed to draw water from the institution, following water challenges that communities are facing in the area.
Speaking on behalf of Chitipa District commissioner, Isaac Nkhambule acting director of administration for the council commended the project for developing the area and urged other organizations to follow suit if the education standards in the district are to improve.
“We are indeed excited and very happy to have received this donation from Peach Tree, it’s something we lacked in this area and particularly is targeting girls,” said Nkhambule.
Meanwhile Hellings Lungu headteacher for Jelengwa Community day secondary school is hoping that the performance of learners at the school will improve following the construction of the hostel and the installation of the solar system.
Chitipa Restoration Project, is also paying school fees for over 300 students in various secondary schools, Colleges and University.