The Chinese Government has given Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF) K32.7 million for scholarships.
The funds are part of their support towards activities of the organisation which seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable children through education.
Receiving the support during the handover ceremony in Lilongwe on Friday, First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera said with the increase of school fees in various secondary schools, the scholarship has come at a right time and that the foundation will be able to reach out to more.
Madam Monica Chakwera says her heart desire is to see more girls educated
“As you know, my heart desire is to see more girls educated. If you educate a girl, you educate the nation,” she said, adding that her foundation will also sponsor boys with the aim of not leaving anyone behind.
First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera receiving a cheque from Chinese Ambassador, Wang Hao
Madam Chakwera therefore commended Chinese Government for the support shown to Malawi government.
In his earlier remarks, Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Wang Hao, said he is impressed with the First Lady’s commitment to the development of Malawian youth and improving their wellbeing through education and health.
“China is strengthening its cooperation with African countries, including Malawi, in the protection of the rights and interests of women and children and to jointly promote the building of China-Africa Community with a shared future,” he said.
This year, China has increased the scholarship amount from K27.6 million last year to K32.7 million.
Apart from supporting the Shaping Our Future Foundation, China provides scholarships to more than 100 Malawian university students every year.
