


Education
Academic year
September to July
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
72.9%
Attendance rate
Primary school – 94.5%
Lower secondary school – 92.0%
Upper secondary school – 70.3%
Out-of-school children
Children (6 – 11 years) – n/a
Adolescents (12 to 14 years) – 308,121
Youth (15 – 17) – 534,399
Project implementation
The Malawian government made computer studies an examinable subject in 2005, but many Malawian schools still cannot afford ICT equipment. Many rural schools lack the infrastructure and resources to build a computer lab.
Providing a computer classroom at Bwengu Community School, will increase digital literacy of the local 387 children and improve their educational and employment opportunities. In addition to basic IT skills, such as using MS Office packages, students will learn ethical usage of digital resources, safe online surfing, handling digital communications, and cyberbullying prevention. Local teachers will also benefit by increasing their digital literacy skills and having more effective teaching tools.
The project will renovate an existing 2-room building that previously served as the school’s library and store. The store has been relocated to the administration block, making the room available for renovation into a computer classroom. Another added benefit is that the renovation will also extend to the library room.
About the country
Country
Republic of Malawi
Capital city
Lilongwe
Population
18.1 million people
Currency
Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Major languages
English and Chichewa
Travel information
Malawi has a sub-tropical climate, which is relatively dry.
Dry season
May to October, characterized by little to no rainfall and temperatures ranging from 26°C (78°F) to 31°C (87°F).
Wet season
November to April, characterized by higher levels of rainfall and humidity, with temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (80°F)
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Lilongwe: Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel, Latitude 13 Hotel
Chintheche: Makuzi Beach Lodge
Places to eat
Lilongwe: CasaLinda
Best souvenirs from the country
Carved wooden masks, hand woven twig rugs, textiles, tribal jewelry, local art
Travel agencies
Interpreting services
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: Lilongwe: Liwonde National Park
Day 2: Kasungu: School visit
Day 3: Mzuzu: Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve
Day 4: Nyika: Nyika National Park
Day 5: Nyika: Nyika National Park
Day 6: Chintheche: Beaches
Day 7: Lilongwe: Lilongwe Wildlife Trust

