Over 800 pupils in five districts of Mwanza Region have benefited from 250 desks donated by Hassan Maajar Trust, a civic organisation committed to boosting the education sector in the country.
Districts set to benefit from the donation, estimated to cost about Sh20 million, include Misungwi, Kwimba, Sengerema, Ukerewe and Magu, according to the trust’s vice chairman, Mr Sharif Maajar.
Speaking during the official handing over of the donation at Nyamijundu Village, Misungwi District, whose schools received 50 desks, Mwanza Regional commissioner, Mr Evarist Ndikilo, thanked the organisation for the support.
“Students in Mwanza, particularly those living in the rural settings, are often faced with many challenges and number one is that of poor learning environment.
So, we really appreciate partners who assist in creating better learning environment for our children,” said Mr Ndikilo when he addressed a crowd of residents, pupils, teachers and district commissioners from districts that benefited from the donation.
As Mr Ndikilo put it, overcoming some of these challenges by creating a conducive learning environment, would set standards and encourage better results.
Mwanza donation was the third of five by the same organisation. Funds spent on buying the desks were raised by the Hassan Maajar Trust at a gala in December, 2011.
(By The Citizen Reporter)
