By Malawi Freedom Network

LILONGWE — Victoria Forex Foundation has donated K5 million to the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES) Alumni Association to help provide financial support to needy university students, reinforcing efforts to ensure that talented young Malawians are not denied higher education because of financial constraints.

The donation forms part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to promoting education and developing Malawi’s future workforce, particularly in the health sector where the country continues to face a shortage of skilled professionals.

Speaking during the presentation, Victoria Forex Foundation Marketing Manager Yamikani Amasi said the Foundation views education as a powerful tool for transforming lives and strengthening national development.

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Amasi said supporting the KUHES Alumni Association’s fundraising initiative demonstrates the Foundation’s dedication to investing in the country’s future healthcare professionals.

“Victoria Forex Foundation believes that no deserving student should be denied education because of financial hardships. Our K5 million contribution reflects our commitment to empowering future healthcare professionals and supporting Malawi’s national development,” said Amasi.

He added that the Foundation hopes its contribution will inspire more companies, organizations and individuals to support students from underprivileged backgrounds, enabling them to complete their studies and contribute meaningfully to the country’s healthcare system.

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Receiving the donation, KUHES Alumni Association President Pemphero Mphande expressed gratitude to Victoria Forex Foundation for supporting an initiative that directly benefits Malawi’s future.

Mphande described the contribution as an investment in the country’s health sector, noting that the beneficiaries of the fundraising campaign will eventually become professionals who will serve communities across Malawi.

“This donation to KUHES Alumni Association is going towards the nation, for we are raising funds for needy students who are going to become future nurses, doctors, pharmacists and laboratory scientists,” said Mphande.

He revealed that the Alumni Association has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising K100 million, which will be used to provide scholarships and financial assistance to vulnerable KUHES students struggling to pay tuition and other academic expenses.

According to Mphande, the Association believes that many academically gifted students face the risk of dropping out because of financial challenges, making support from the private sector and development partners essential.

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He said every contribution brings the Association closer to its goal of ensuring that deserving students are able to complete their studies and later contribute to improving healthcare delivery in Malawi.

The donation comes at a time when institutions of higher learning continue to face growing demand for student financial support amid rising education costs and economic challenges affecting many households.

Stakeholders have increasingly called on the private sector to complement government efforts by investing in education, particularly in critical fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and laboratory sciences.

Victoria Forex Foundation’s contribution is expected to boost the KUHES Alumni Association’s fundraising campaign while encouraging more organisations to support the initiative, helping to build a stronger and more resilient healthcare workforce for Malawi’s future.