By Twink Jones Gadama
In a gesture of goodwill and commitment to giving back to their alma mater, the Phalombe Secondary School Alumni has donated 200 mattresses worth approximately K11.5 million to the school. The donation, which is aimed at improving the living conditions of the students, was handed over to the school on Saturday, 1st March.
According to Robert Nazitwere, Publicity Secretary for Phalombe Secondary Alumni, the donation was motivated by a needs assessment that was carried out at the school. “We established that the school was in dire need of mattresses for the students, and we felt duty-bound to come in and assist,” he said.
Nazitwere revealed that the current state of the school’s dormitories is deplorable, with inadequate and worn-out mattresses. “Most of the beds are in a dilapidated state, and we believe that this has the potential to negatively affect the students’ performance,” he said.
The alumni managed to raise funds for the donation through various fundraising initiatives, including a “Buy-a-Mattress” campaign. “We encouraged our members to commit to buying at least one mattress, and the response was overwhelming,” Nazitwere said.
The donation is expected to have a significant impact on the students and the school as a whole. “We hope that this donation will motivate the students to excel in their studies and instill in them a culture of responsibility and ownership,” Nazitwere said.
The alumni has also expressed its commitment to continuing to support the school in various ways. “We have a responsibility towards our alma mater, and we will continue to assist the school in every way we can,” Nazitwere said.
The donation has been welcomed by the school administration, teachers, and students. “We are grateful to the alumni for this generous donation, and we are confident that it will make a significant difference in the lives of our students,” said Lovemore Likupha, the school’s headmaster,
The Phalombe Secondary School Alumni’s donation is a shining example of the impact that alumni can have on their alma mater.
It is a testament to the power of giving back and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
As the school continues to face various challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and resources, the alumni’s donation is a timely reminder of the importance of community support and involvement.
The Phalombe Secondary School Alumni’s donation is not just a gesture of goodwill; it is a commitment to the future of the school and its students.
It is a reminder that the alumni are invested in the success of their alma mater and are willing to take concrete steps to support it.
As the school moves forward, it is clear that the Phalombe Secondary School Alumni will continue to play a vital role in its development.
The alumni’s donation is just the beginning of a long-term commitment to supporting the school and its students.
The Phalombe Secondary School Alumni’s donation of 200 mattresses worth K11.5 million is a significant development that is expected to have a lasting impact on the school and its students.
It is a testament to the power of alumni support and a reminder of the importance of giving back to one’s alma mater.
