Project Citizen Malawi Southern Regionals June 12th

Here and below are a couple of wonderful pictures that capture the spirit of the event that was held over the last two days at Domasi College of Education. Project Citizen Malawi held their first regional showcase (we don't use the word 'competition' here) from which one school was chosen to go on to the finals to be held in the Capitol City, Lilongwe, on June 21. At Domasi, 6 schools attended, bringing 16 wonderful, hard working students each. I leave today for the Northern Regionals in which 3 smaller village schools will showcase their work, and then at the Central Regionals in Lilongwe several days later, 8 more schools will do the same to represent their area. At the finals, we are honored that the U.S. Ambassador, Alan Eastham, has agreed to be our special guest who will announce the awards and praise the students. Also attending as honored guests will be various members of the Ministry of Education, inculding the Deputy Minister who will give the keynote address. This is such amazing progress since Civitas Malawi was founded by Mishek Munthali, Domasi College of Education, only two years ago. His team's hard work, commitment and dedication is showing deserved rewards. And as the Principal (or President) of Domasi College told the students and audience yesterday, their work will travel well beyond the walls of their classrooms now, and beyond to their families, communities and country. Mr. Munthali also told them that they are the "hope of Malawi." I was so proud to be a participant as a judge and thrilled to be a witness to the serious work of so many students, teachers, schools and patrons.