A passionate plea has been made by young girls in Malawi to the authorities to tackle the challenges hindering girls’ education in the country.
Kayla Ndilowe, an 11-year-old student from Thokozani Catholic Private School in Lilongwe, voiced this concern during the World Thinking Day celebrations at Chipasula Secondary School in Lilongwe.
The event, organized by the Malawi Girl Guides Association (MAGGA), brought together over 900 young girls from 33 schools in the central region, as well as five girls from Madagascar, Kenya, Bangladesh, Rwanda, and other countries through the Youth Exchange from South to South project.
Ndilowe emphasized that girls continue to face numerous challenges affecting their education and that this gathering provided a platform to share ideas on addressing these issues.
Deputy Director of Sports in the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Mary Waya, highlighted the importance of such gatherings in raising awareness about child rights, emphasizing that most girls are not familiar with their rights, leading to numerous challenges.
Ruth Kawale Kamwendo, President of the Malawi Girl Guides Association, reassured that MAGGA will continue to conduct such events to ensure girls receive the best education.
The event was organized under the theme “Our Story- Reflecting The Symbolism and Values for Our Movement,” which aligns with the global World Thinking Day theme, “Our Story,” reflecting on the symbolism and values of the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement.
