In a show of support for women’s rights and education, the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has donated 25 additional desks and rehabilitated the dining hall at Ngombe Community School.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, ZICA President Yande Siame Mwenye explained that as the world celebrates International Women’s Day which falls on 8th March 2024, it was fitting that ZICA donated to the less privileged in society.
She added that while the Institute had donated desks to the school last year, they thought it was important to consider other areas that would enhance the pupils’ well-being, hence the project to rehabilitate the dining hall.
“Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and it befits that, as we commemorate that special day in this special month, we hand over goodies to the less privileged in society”, said Mwenye.
The ZICA President also reiterated the Institute’s commitment to supporting the education sector in Zambia and improving the learning environment for children. She praised the school for its academic excellence and urged the pupils to work hard and pursue their dreams.
Others who attended the ceremony were ZICA Vice President Mr Joseph Matimba, Council Member Mr. Mulendo Siame, ZICA CEO Mr. Anthony Bwembya, ZiCA Staff, the school management, teachers, pupils, and community members.
Meanwhile, the School Head Teacher, Catherine Changaya, expressed her gratitude to ZICA for the generous gesture adding that the desks and the dining hall would enhance the quality of education and health for the pupils. The pupils, in turn, expressed their gratitude to ZICA and sang songs of appreciation during the event.
The pupils expressed their gratitude to ZICA and sang songs of appreciation during the event. To crown it all ZICA Council and Staff sponsored a luncheon for the pupils which they all enjoyed together in the newly rehabilitated dining hall.
It is heartening to see organizations like ZICA taking an active role in supporting education and promoting women’s rights, especially in vulnerable communities. The donation and rehabilitation of the dining hall is expected to undoubtedly go a long way in enhancing the pupils’ learning environment and well-being.
