MTO (Monkey Bay Malawi) School welcomes missionaries from MalawiMission.org to discuss major and minor problems schools in the area are experiencing because of the lack of funding.

 

The Role of Education

Education in Malawi is critical to the future of the country, and Primary Education has a crucial role to play in developing children. This allows them to play a part in the growth of their, villages, communities and their country. Educating children (particularly girls) to read and write can have a deep effect on Malawian society, including special benefits that are felt in the health care sector.



How to Build a School

Unlike schools in developed countries, schools in Malawi are built by the communities and villages that surround them. A campus normally consists of a few school blocks, storage rooms, teacher houses, bathrooms, playing field, and feeding centers. Once completed the Malawian government sends teachers, principals and staff, paying them a monthly salary to work. There are plenty of trained teachers but not enough schools to accommodate them. Most Malawian teachers live and work on the school grounds.

Determined to Teach

All of the schools we have visited are in desperate need of funding in order to start, repair or complete structures found on school grounds. We continue to be surprised by the commitment of the school staff and their yearning to teach, although they have very little to work with. Frequently, classes are conducted under large trees, because of a lack of school houses. Simple things that we take for granted (pencils, paper and books) are treasures to the students and teachers. Another thing that amazes us is the involvement of the parents. We met with community leaders and PTA members of these schools. They are all ready to hear from you!!

Malawi Schools Assignment

Malawi Mission Inc., is facilitating the support of Primary Schools Assignments. Three schools are involved: MTO School in Monkey Bay (Reuben Nyang’wa ­ Principal), Mponya School in Monkey Bay (Martin Mbelesela ­ Principal), Mkuyo School in Mponela (Bester Banda ­ Principal). These three schools teach standard 1 ­ 8 which is equivalent to the first eight years in U.S. schools. We are seeking partnerships with any school that would like to adopt one of these schools.

 

 

Give a pencil or build a School Block

Each school has problems that can be solved with your help. Whether you raise $5000 to build a school block or $50 to send pencils and paper, each donation will be received with open arms. Support for this assignment is being coordinated by Kamala Bauers. She is enlisting the help of a number of primary schools in Floyd County to adopt a Malawian school and raise funds to assist them.



The Objective

The main objective of the assignment is to improve the educational needs of students at these schools and to help build needed structures to accommodate the teachers. This will be accomplished by raising funds to address key issues identified by the schools. A secondary goal is to establish sustainable links between schools in the U.S. and schools in Malawi. The underlying motivation is that through education, the health care of the students, their families and communities will improve. We believe that the awareness of international differences, at a young age will inspire aspirations for aid.

Major Needs

• Teacher's Houses
• School Blocks
• Staff Rooms
• Library
• Storage Rooms
• Feeding Shelters
• Electricity
• Computers

Minor Needs

• Desks
• Chairs
• Tables
• Text Books
• Pens & Pencils
• Rulers
• Sporting Equipment
• Wheel Barrows
• Blackboards

If you or your school would like to have more information please contact us.