Education authorities in Mangochi District have advised secondary school girls to avoid behaviours and influences that can derail their education to achieve their academic dreams and succeed in life.
The district’s principal education officer Solomon Bonde made the call on Saturday at Malawi College of Fisheries during a girls’ retreat organised by RiseUp Malawi.
“There are better opportunities ahead if you persevere. Avoid negative influences that can disrupt your studies until you accomplish your dreams,” he said.
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Mubas) bachelor of accountancy graduate regina Regina advised the girls to choose friends who can inculcate good morals and support academic growth rather than mingling themselves with peers who can mislead them.
Now working as an external auditor at Deloitte, she said all is possible if the girls build meaningful friendships.
“Make friends with people who can help you—those who are intelligent and can support your academic discussions—not those who may lead you into bad behaviour,” said Lyton.
In his remarks, RiseUp Malawi executive director Hudson Mwale said the retreat sought to bring girls together and equip them with strategies to overcome barriers that hinder their education.
The retreat also recognised and awarded outstanding participants.
Founded in 2018 by Megan Mathis of the United States of America and Hudson Mwale of Malawi, RiseUp Malawi implements programmes in education, health, food security and livelihoods.
The retreat was held under the theme ‘Breaking barriers, building futures’.
