Some 525 children in Blantyre, Malawi, received exercise books, stationery and a school bag from Islamic Relief this year.
In 2019 Cyclone Idai swept across Malawi, leaving damaged homes, roads, bridges, and schools in its wake. Islamic Relief’s post-disaster recovery work in Blantyre district has been helping transform affected communities.
Even before the storm, Namisu, Namitsitsi and Khombwe primary schools were dilapidated, with some students forced to take classes outdoors. Our latest project, which took place this year, repaired and improved classrooms, kitchens, toilets and teachers’ facilities. Over 3,600 children now have a safe learning environment, and school attendance has increased by four per cent.