Montfort Media donates books to 22 schools in the Diocese of Mangochi
By Tony Kaziya Chikapa
Montfort Media on Wednesday donated 2,750 books worth over K20 million to 22 secondary schools under the Catholic Diocese of Mangochi in a move aimed at improving access to learning materials and enhancing education standards.
Sister Daud and Sister Kapito presents the books donation to St Charles Lwanga CDSS students
Some of the beneficiary schools include St. Louis Community Day Secondary School, Andiamo Secondary School and St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Balaka.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, St Louis Community Day Secondary School head teacher, Resta Matewere, expressed gratitude to Montfort Media for the donation, describing it as a timely intervention that will help bridge the knowledge gap among students.
According to Matewere, the books will provide learners with access to more educational resources while reducing the financial burden schools face when purchasing learning materials.
“These books will help fill the knowledge gap among our students and reduce the cost of buying additional learning materials,” Matewere said.
Sister Daud presents the donation to Andiamo Secondary School students
Diocesan education coordinator, Sister Patricia Daud, commended Montfort Media for its continued support towards education in the diocese.
“Montfort Media has been supporting our schools for some time, and we are grateful for this donation. We hope this will not be the last time such support is extended to our schools,” Daud said.
Sister Kapito (right) gives the books to Sister Daud to present the donation to St Louis CDSS students
Montfort Media Bookshops Operations Officer, Sister Bernadette Kapito, said the institution believes that reading is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth, academic success and character development.
According to Sister Kapito, the books donated include psychological books, folktales and spiritual books.
