MALOKOTELA CDSS OPENS: A BEACON OF HOPE
Access to quality education remains one of the most critical factors in determining the future of individuals and communities. For many children in rural areas, the journey to attain their right to education is often dented with challenges from long and arduous walks to inadequate facilities.
Hope has revived and the dream lives on for children of Malokotela, a remote village located approximately 65 kilometers from Mzuzu as 25 students attended its first-class session at the Malokotela Community Day Secondary School (CDSS).
50 Students have been selected to commence their secondary school education at Malokotela and are all expected to report to school on 18 September.
The Development has come to life with efforts of Ulalo, in partnership with Chancen durch Bildung, and generous funding from BMZ Engagement Global.
First class session at Malokotera CDSS
The newly built school comes as a solution to bridge the gap in education accessibility for students who once had to trek an average of 22 kilometers to reach the nearest school, Enukweni CDSS.
According to Patrick Banda, a form one student the school is an answered prayer to the hiccups that he and his fellow students at Malokotera were facing.
“Am very happy that we now have a school close, this will ease our challenges and encourage us to work extra hard,” said Patrick.
first day at secondary school,Patrick in class
Concurring with his student, deputy head teacher for the school, Samutulo Mwanse has described the first day at the school as a game changer in the community.
“The opening of Malokotela CDSS marks a significant milestone in reducing this barrier. The school's location, though considered hard to reach, will now serve as a beacon of hope for students who can access quality education within their community. No longer will they have to endure long walks to Enukweni CDSS.” Said Mwanse.
On his part Mulumuzana Jendausiku, local leader from Malokotela, was overwhelmed with joy and expressed gratitude for the opening of School.
"We are excited that our children will no longer have to walk long distances to school. This school will bring education closer to our homes and transform the future of our community." –Said Mulumuzana Jendausiku.
The Malokotela Project sought to establish a public secondary school that would cater to students from Malokotela and other four surrounding feeder primary schools including Kamanda, Kapondero, Katokoli and Kavula.
This project includes the construction of three classroom blocks, an administration block, a science lab block, five teacher's houses, girls' and boys' hostels, a kitchen and eating area, a water system, and a lighting system. The comprehensive nature of this project demonstrates a commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for students.