Month: March 2025 Posts

Lack of sanitary facilities: a major obstacle to girls’ education in Malawi

Mar 15, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

In Malawi, a staggering number of girls are forced to abandon their education due to a critical lack of sanitary facilities in schools. This glaring issue has far-reaching consequences, compromising the future of countless young… ...

WOJAM appoint 94-year-old woman as role model in girl’s education 

Jan 13, 2025 Raphael Likaka 1 &

Women Judges Association of Malawi (WOJAM) has appointed a 95-year-old woman from Ntchisi, Alice Catherine Kavwenje, as its role model in girls' education under the Nzotheka Program following her accomplishment in educating all her eleven… ...

Ministry of Education launches AU-Africa Educates Her Campaign

Dec 20, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Ministry of Education has launched the ‘AU-Africa Educates Her’ campaign to encourage a girl child to excel in her academic pursuits. Speaking on Thursday when presiding over the official launch ceremony, director of education… ...

PRISAM reaffirms commitment to promoting girl child education

Nov 29, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting girl child education in Malawi. This commitment was reiterated by PRISAM President Ernest Kaonga during the Zodiak Broadcasting Station Annual Best Girl… ...

Kambauwa emphasizes need for educating girls for future generations

Nov 06, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Education Minister Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima recently highlighted the Ministry of Education’s efforts to boost girls' access to quality education.  Speaking at the opening of Jalira Girls Secondary School in Rumphi district, she celebrated the new… ...

Rise for Girls” program Expands to Blantyre

Sep 30, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The groundbreaking "Rise for Girls" program, valued at K100 million, has extended its reach to Blantyre, providing sanitary packages and health training to empower school girls to manage their menstrual health confidently. Initially targeting Chikwawa,… ...

Combating period poverty: a step towards empowering girls

Sep 23, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

With thousands of Malawian girls missing school every month due to menstruation-related challenges, a groundbreaking initiative, Rise For Girls has been launched to address this pressing issue, ensuring girls stay in school and pursue their… ...