By Lydia Banda

Nkhata Bay, June 28, Mana: The CCAP Synod of Livingstonia through its Early Childhood Development Department, Thursday donated assorted construction materials to Tionepu Community Based Child Care Centre (CBCC) in the area of Senior Chief Mankhambira in Nkhata Bay.

Executive Director of the synod’s Early Childhood Development Department, Rev. Edward Kamthunzi said the materials are meant for maintenance and expansion of the center as the synod strives towards improving early child development in the district.

“We feel obliged to invest in the future of children through such interventions, hence we have donated 50 iron sheets, 65 bags of cement and 10 tins of paint for their improved care and learning environment.

We will help to improve this structure because we believe that a solid foundation in early childhood education is crucial for the development of children," said Kamthunzi.

Senior Chief Mankhambira said the donation is a blessing to the community, adding that CBCCs are vital for children development and their well-being.

“We therefore thank the synod for its continued support towards children related interventions in the district," said Mankhambira.

In her remarks, one of the caretakers at the center, Alice Phiri said the donation will make their work more effective than before due to improved learning environment.

"Our children deserve good start in life. Through this donation we will have a well maintained and safe space for our children who are currently 70 in total," Phiri said.

The synod through its Early Childhood Development Department has in total supported about 35 CBCCs in Nkhata Bay.