EDUFUND to bankroll MUBAS needy students

News   Joseph Ulemu   August 25, 2021
PIC: Ngwata pose with Students' Union members
Edufund in partnership with Blantyre Cycling Club has organized a Cycling fundraiser aimed at raising K37 million to support MUBAS students who reserved their places in 2020/2021 academic year on financial grounds.

The fundraiser which will take place on 4th September 2021, will see 75 students from different disciplines of study at the institution back in class. The Cycling will start from MUBAS all the way to University of Malawi in Zomba.

Speaking in an interview, the Director and Co-founder of Edufund, Isaac Ngwata, they are raring to go, and optimistic of the success of the exercise. He further expressed his indebtedness to Ethco and Universal industries for partnering with them. He added that the door is still open for other well-wishers.

“Basically, Edufund exists for the purpose of promoting education and supporting needy students so that they realize their dream. As Emperor Haile Selassie said “The hope of any nation lies in the proper education of its youth”, we also want to ensure youths are well educated and effectively contribute towards the development of our land” said Ngwata in part.

On her part, Vice President for the Students’ Council, Sarah Chirwa thanked Edufund for the development saying it is of great importance.

Sarah explained “We really appreciate the effort taken by Edufund to help these 75 needy students. It bleeds my heart seeing the youths being withdrawn from school on financial grounds. We all know failing to proceed with studies because of school fees is a sad thing looking at how hard it is to be selected to a public university”

Edufund director asks all well-wishers to make their donations for the cause to Edufund, Account Number: 1005531175, Branch: Chichiri Shopping Mall, National Bank.

 


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