World Connect

Nsondole's Science Laboratory and Library

Year: 2019

Country: Malawi

Project Status: Funded

Impact Sector: Education

Project Investment: $5,388.00

Project Launch: 8-8-19

In Zomba, Malawi, the Nsondole's Parent Teacher Commitee has proposed a project to construct a building that will house a library and a science laboratory. This school uniquely accommodates students from 25 villages in the area. The goal is for students to have more access to learning materials and for teachers to be able to demostrate science concepts to their students, therefore motivating them to be more interested in science subjects such as chemistry and physical science. With more hands-on learning, students' academic performance will improve.

Project Update: 2-6-20

The construction of Nsondole library and science laboratory began October 21, 2019 with $5,388 grant funding from World connect. Three months after the project launch, the School Committee completed construction on the library and science laboratory super structure. At the time of the progress report, community members were plastering the building. The construction of this space will improve the learning conditions and quality of education at the school as students will have a place to do practical lessons and also study. The community has shown dedication to the project by providing in kind contributions like, sand, quarry, storage room for the building materials, and monitoring of the building process every day. So far 80% of the project has been covered and the project is expected to be completed by the end of February 2020. The school has about 200 students who will all benefit from the project once completed. One of the students said “I am very excited that a library is being constructed at our school. It will help us have access to more books and a good reading environment. I would like to thank everyone involved who is making sure that the project is successful.”

Final Report: 6-30-23

Rhoda Gangire, a Corps Africa alumni volunteer, partnered with the Nsondole Parents Teacher Association to construct a science laboratory and library at Nsondole School in Zomba district to provide a safe and accessible space for students and teachers to access books and promote science subjects. The science laboratory is equipped with two movable trolleys containing chemicals, circuit boards, glassware, and models, while the library is stocked with 6,118 books on subjects such as biology, literature, English, chemistry, mathematics, and agriculture, as well as novels, encyclopedias, and other reference materials for form 1 to form To ensure the continued use of the library and laboratory, the Parents Teachers Association will collect money monthly as part of the school development fund, which will be used for development activities and maintenance of the structures and materials. This project has successfully provided a conducive environment for learning and is expected to have a positive impact on the academic performance of the 200 students.