The Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Lordship Vincent Mwakhwawa has called for increased support in education at Catholic schools within the archdiocese.

Bishop Mwakhwawa said this at St. Maria Goretti Girls Catholic Secondary School when he inaugurated a solar energy installation at the school donated by Energy Assistance.

His Lordship highlighted the significance of creating an environment conducive to learning, where students have access to essential resources.

Advocating for Education: Bishop Mwakhwawa stresses the importance of reliable resources for students’ success.

“We are very grateful to our donor partners from Belgium, Energy Assistance, who have come to assist the school with solar energy,” said Bishop Mwakhwawa. 

“Our electricity supply in Malawi is often erratic, affecting learners during their studies.” Bishop Mwakhwawa added. “This solar system will ensure students have electricity throughout and will also support the administration. We are very grateful for their support.”

In her speech, one of the volunteers from Energy Assistance from Belgium, Genevieve Raoult expressed their motivation for supporting the school.

“We were convinced that educating a girl child is crucial for Malawi’s future. This school provides high-level education, and we want to give the girls the opportunity to have successful careers in the future,” she said.

Powering Education: Solar energy brings reliable electricity to St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary, thanks to Energy Assistance

Deputy Principal of the school, John C. Kumwenda expressed his gratitude for the solar energy installation, noting its positive impact on the students’ performance.

“We had problems with blackouts, but with this solar energy, I don’t think that problem will persist at our school, and our students will improve in their performance,” he stated.

Bishop Mwakhwawa said it is the vision of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe to have good schools and a good learning environment for the students, to make their future bright.

By Titus Jata Phiri