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Mary Chilima to launch SKC Foundation Feb 12

Mary Chilima, wife to former vice president Saulos Chilima is set to launch the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, a non-partisan and non-political organisation aimed at fulfilling the vision and goals of the departed Veep.

The launch is expected to take place on February 12 2025, which would have been SKC’s 52 birthday.

The late Chilima with Mary visiting flood victims at Mtandire in Lilongwe in 2017 . | Nation

Speaking in an exclusive interview in Lilongwe, Mary Chilima said the SKC Foundation is a duly registered trust which will be overseen by a board of trustees, whose mission is to support the fulfilment of the vision and goals of the late Chilima in a ‘non-partisan and non-political’ manner.

She said: “The Saulos Klaus Chilima Foundation intends to serve as a beacon of hope, progress, and empowerment for Malawians. By promoting education, self-reliance, and leadership while maintaining a non-political stance, the foundation will ensure SKC’s vision for Malawi and Africa is realised for generations to come.”

Mary Chilima said the launch will be a gala event which will take place at the Bingu International Convention Centre (Bicc).

She also said in line with its vision of continuing SKC’s legacy, the foundation is guided by objectives which include supporting education for underprivileged students in Malawi, providing aid to those in need during unforeseen crises, encouraging self-sufficiency among Malawians, promoting youth leadership development and also promoting collective mindset change.

“To achieve the objectives, the SKC Foundation plans to embark on various resources mobilisation initiatives such as corporate sponsorship, crowd funding and charity events.

“This accords the foundation the opportunity to pay tribute to him by simultaneously celebrating his life and raising funds to continue his initiatives,” said Mary Chilima.

According to organisers of the gala, tickets are being sold at K100 000 per person for the silver category, K200 000 per person for the gold category and K300 000 per person for the platinum category.

They said the launch gala will be a black-tie event which will comprise dinner, speeches, and tributes to the late Veep, UTM Party founder and leader.

The former vice-president died in a plane crash alongside eight others on June 10 2024 in Viphya Plantation on their way to a funeral in Nkhata-Bay District.

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