The FNB Zambia Foundation, with support from the Ministry of Education announce the donation of tables and chairs to 23 schools across the country valued at ZMW795,000 for early childhood learners.
Speaking at the official handover event of the tables and chairs held at MtenderePrimary School, which is among the 23 beneficiary schools, Douglas SyakalimaMinister of Education said he is pleased to note that the Foundation’s donationstrongly aligns with the efforts of the Ministry of Education and government through the leadership of His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema to promote Early Childhood Education.
“By providing essential resources and support, the bank is playing a vital role in advancing our shared goal of ensuring that every child has access to quality education from the earliest age possible”, he added.
The FNB Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Kapumpe Chola said, “Early ChildhoodDevelopment stands as a cornerstone of the FNB Foundation. We firmly believe inthe transformative power of investing in the early years of life for a better tomorrow.With Education as one of our focus areas, we strive to improve learningenvironments, provide essential resources, and support educational programs thatbring about tangible change. Today’s donation of tables and chairs valued atZMW795,000 underscores our dedication to enhancing educational infrastructure,especially in Early Childhood Education. We are immensely thankful to the Ministryof Education, particularly the Early Childhood Education office, for their invaluable assistance in identifying schools that stand to benefit most from our contributions”.
FNB Zambia Head of Strategic Marketing and Communication,Kasali Mwaba Kaingu- who is also a Trustee of the FNB Zambia Foundation said, “Our support comes from the heart hence the phrase “Helping from the Heart”. Aligned to the 4th goal under the Sustainable Development Goals, we believe that every child deserves access toquality education and a supportive learning environment, and as the FNB Zambia Foundation we are honoured to play a part in making that a reality”.
Meanwhile, Munali Member of Parliament Elton Mposha who is also Minister of Green Energy and Environment of Parliament for Mtendere constituency urged other organizations, and individualswithin the community and beyond to follow the commendable example set by the FNB Foundation.
“Let us all come together and contribute to support the cause of early childhood development. Every gesture, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in shaping the future of our nation. We are committed to supporting and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that every child has the necessary resources for their holistic development”, he added.
The FNB Zambia Foundation is thrilled to embark on this journey with MtenderePrimary School and 22 others country wide, who will positively benefit from thisdonation.
