By Tione Andsen

Lilongwe, September 16, Mana: Government has applauded World Vision Malawi (WVM) for commendable work in ensuring that learners with disabilities access quality education.

Principal Secretary for Basic Education in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Rachel Chimbwete Phiri said this Monday during the handover of Assistive Technologies (AT) to Ministry of Education by WVM at their National Offices in Lilongwe

She said the interventions of WVM towards learners with disabilities stress the need for such efforts.

Phiri noted that WVM has flourished in the implementing of “Able the thrive project specifically in the districts of Mzimba, Kasungu, Ntchisi, Dowa and Dedza.

The Principal Secretary It was worth noting that the project has empowered school governance structure including parents and learners on inclusive education.

“The supplies being handed over to support the education of learners with special needs are a great demonstration of WVM’s dedication to Inclusive Education,” she pointed out.

Phiri added that this project demonstrates the full commitment of the organization to help the Ministry of Education in its endeavors towards the achievement of the ambitions expressed in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 4 as well as in the Malawi 2063.

She viewed that the project which was still running from October 2023 to October 2025, is indeed a great testimony of the organization’s achievements to the Ministry and the nation at large.

“We take note of the fruits of this project through the inclusive education supplies that WVM is handing over to the Ministry to support the education of learners with special educational needs in primary and secondary schools,” Phiri stated.

She urged all stakeholders to emulate the gesture displayed by WVM in supporting the efforts of the Government to ensure that learners.

Country Director for WVM, Francis Dube said their mission, as WVM, focuses on leaving no one behind, particularly the children with disabilities, contributing to the achievement of SDG 4-Inclusive Education, SDG 3-Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 10-Reduced Inequalities.

He said WVM appreciates the government of Malawi and all partners for the support in promoting inclusive development, aligning it with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the SDGs.

WVM’s Able to Thrive Project handover; 342 wheelchairs and two boxes of spare parts, 50 reams of Braille Paper, 113 Orbit Readers, 150 papyrus, 50 pico projectors, 300 Cubarithm, 50 Bluetooth speakers, 38 magnifying glass, 12 SD Cards, and 75 Braille slates all valued at K 332 million.