Last month, a cyclone hit one of our partner elementary schools, Chisese Primary, in Machinga district, Malawi. It ripped tin roofs off the classroom buildings and destroyed two teachers’ homes.
This crisis comes at a particularly bad time: It’s the rainy season in Malawi and strong thunderstorms can occur daily.
A few days ago, District Education Manager Enock Chumachao contacted us and asked if Camfed could help rebuild the classrooms. Although the local government has started some repairs at the school, they don’t have the funds or resources to fix it all.
With 930 students at the school, “we’re holding classes only on days when it’s not raining,”...
Last month, a cyclone hit one of our partner elementary schools, Chisese Primary, in Machinga district, Malawi. It ripped tin roofs off the classroom buildings and destroyed two teachers’ homes.
This crisis comes at a particularly bad time: It’s the rainy season in Malawi and strong thunderstorms can occur daily.
A few days ago, District Education Manager Enock Chumachao contacted us and asked if Camfed could help rebuild the classrooms. Although the local government has started some repairs at the school, they don’t have the funds or resources to fix it all.
With 930 students at the school, “we’re holding classes only on days when it’s not raining,” Enock told me. “If rains come during a school day, kids rush home or huddle together and wait until it’s over.”
Without quick repairs, these children will continue to miss classes and be exposed to dangerous storms.
Will you help rebuild Chisese Primary School? Your donation will go directly to fund the materials and labor required to protect these children and make an immediate impact.
Thank you for your support!
Kristin Harrison, Camfed
