FAWEZA reaffirms commitment to supporting vulnerable learners

THE Forum for African Women Educationalists in Zambia (FAWEZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable but academically promising girls and boys to access tertiary education at colleges and universities across the country.
‎‎FAWEZA national selection committee chairperson Daniel Chungu said girls and boys require increased support to pursue their academic and career aspirations because they continue to face numerous societal challenges that disadvantage them.
‎‎Dr Chungu made the remarks during the 44th graduation ceremony of the Zambia College of Agriculture (ZCA), where 13 graduating students were beneficiaries of FAWEZA sponsorship.
‎‎He said education remains one of the strongest foundations for giving people a real advantage in society, as it opens doors to employment, self-reliance and meaningful participation in national development.
‎‎Dr Chungu said many young people have good grades but lack sponsors to take them through college or university.
‎‎He therefore appealed to more cooperating partners to come on board and help such young people realise their potential.
‎‎”FAWEZA remains committed to supporting young people to access quality education,” he said.
‎‎Dr Chungu said that with the right support, vulnerable but academically capable learners can complete their studies and contribute positively to their families, communities and the country at large.
‎‎Meanwhile, graduating students at ZCA thanked FAWEZA for sponsoring them to complete their tertiary education.
‎‎Gertrude Nyirongo expressed happiness for completing her two-year certificate course and was hopeful that the skills she had acquired would help her improve her livelihood.
‎‎She explained that without FAWEZA’s support, she would not have managed to complete her education because of financial challenges.
‎‎”FAWEZA must continue helping vulnerable young people to pursue their academic dreams,” she said.
‎‎Another graduating student, Fridah Mwaba, who also completed a two-year certificate course, said she now has the opportunity to look for employment and use the skills she had learnt to improve her livelihood.
‎‎Ms Mwaba said the qualification had given her renewed confidence about her future.
‎‎”I now have a better chance to start up something to improve my life,” she said.

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