Maria David
THE Zadang Junior Primary School in the Kavango East Region received a block of three classrooms from MTC and the MVA Fund on Wednesday, following years of learning in a temporary structure.
The school block was constructed at a cost of N$1.5 million.
MTC and the MVA Fund continue their mission to bridge educational gaps in rural areas.
The new classrooms provide a safer and more conducive learning environment, supporting the school’s unique multi-grade teaching approach, which will accommodate Grades 1 to 3 together.
In addition to the classrooms, the donation included 90 chairs and 90 tables for learners, as well as 2 additional chairs and tables for teachers. Toiletry bags and school bags filled with essential stationery were also provided, further enhancing the educational experience for the learners.
Chief Human Capital, Corporate Affairs, and Marketing Officer at MTC, Tim Ekandjo, urged the community to inform neighbouring farms about the school and its infrastructure so that more children can attend, potentially leading to the construction of a school hostel.
Ekandjo emphasized that corporate partnerships are key in uplifting rural communities.
“Today, we see how a simple act of collaboration can change the future of our youth. We encourage more companies to join hands and contribute to the development of our nation, especially in areas that need it the most,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of the MVA Fund, Rosalia Martins Hausiku, said that everyone has a story to tell, and it is through these stories that they learn what others need in order to support them.
She also underscored the importance of sustainable development in rural areas, noting that they cannot sustain cities if they do not start with sustainable villages.
Since its inception in 2019, the MTC Rural Schools Project has constructed 52 classrooms, benefiting regions such as Kunene, Kavango West, Oshana, Otjozondjupa, Karas, Hardap, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Zambezi, and Kavango East.
The regions of Erongo, Khomas, Omaheke, and Omusati are next in line to benefit from this initiative.
