On 7 December, 2024, two of YONECO’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers were among 52 graduates who received certificates after successfully completing a two year Teachers Training programme that was organized by Perivoli Schools Trust in the Chikwawa district.
The Perivoli Schools Trust partnered with Chikwawa District Social Welfare Office to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers from the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mlilima and Katunga.
During the ceremony, Chikwawa District Social Welfare Office commended Perivoli Schools Trust for its financial and technical support, emphasizing the importance of ECD as a crucial aspect in the development of Malawi.
The office also acknowledged the important contributions of private schools and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) like YONECO which, the office said, are dedicated to child development by enhancing early childhood development and learning interventions.
“I would like to expressed my gratitude to Perivoli Schools Trust for the initiative. As a district, Chikwawa needs more partnerships to improve the quality of education, particularly during the transition to primary schools,” explained the District Social Welfare Officer.
On its part, Perivoli Schools Trust expressed their appreciation for the government’s support in allowing them to work within the district and continued to say that they are confident that the knowledge imparted to the caregivers will make a positive impact on the community.
The organization expressed its commitment to continue offering similar programs in the district to advance Early Childhood Development.
Brenda Mphundi, one of the graduate caregivers from YONECO, shared her excitement about receiving the certification. She viewed it as recognition of their capability to deliver quality education. she also extended her gratitude to Perivoli Schools Trust for providing the training free of charge, pledging that they would apply the skills and knowledge gained during the program in their work with children.
Out of all the 52 graduates, four were males and 48 were females.
