MISA, DVV, CSEC introduce education media award

Misa Malawi in conjunction with Civil Society Education Coalition and DVV International have introduced Adult Literacy and Education ALE media award.

The award which will be recognizing excellent journalism in the coverage of adult literacy and education in Malawi has been launched in Lilongwe.

Speaking to the press, CSEC Programs Manager, Kisa Kumwenda, said the initiative has been introduced to make journalists write more about adult literacy with passion and evidence so that the gaps that are there in terms of adult learning and education can be exposed and filled.

In his remarks, DVV International Regional Director for Southern Africa, David Harrington, said Adult learning and education is forgotten and neglected in the country so they decided to introduce the media awards to make it visible and promoted.

He continued to say with the media involved, people will understand Adult literacy and education, attend literacy classes and more funds allocated to it.

Commenting, Deputy Director of Community Development in the Ministry of Gender children Disability and social Welfare, Charles Mkunga, said lack of funding and teachers among others are some of the challenges in the adult literacy and education which needs to be addressed.