The long-standing partnership between Chobe Game Lodge and the Chobe regional education – operations was last week formalised through the signing of Memorandums of Understanding on the adoption of Kavimba Primary and Liswaani Junior Secondary School.
The signing of MoUs, between Chobe Impact- a Chobe Holdings Limited’s charitable organisation and the two schools signaled the formal adoption of the two schools which have over the years been beneficiaries of Chobe Game Lodge’s CSR initiatives.
Chobe Game Lodge General Manager Johane Bruwer highlighted at the event – the importance of good education on the younger generation, that would guarantee their future career path, adding one that may be influenced by the dynamics of the area they come from.
With Chobe distinctively defined by rich wildlife and cultural heritage, educated young people of Chobe would become the solution to the challenges facing the district.
He highlighted how, at Chobe Game Lodge they have over the years invested in ensuring safe and conducive learning environment in schools – this to maximise on the academic results and moulding of the learners in their journey of schooling.
“As a responsible business, it is our responsibility to give back to the community. But one need that we all realised to important among the many is giving our children the best education that they can have a good chance at succeeding in life, and nurturing our next generation of management and staff in the hospitality industry,” Bruwer said of the lodge’s decision to support education.
Through this approach, the two schools have received assistance previously from the lodge that included a state-of-the-art assembly area at Kavimba Primary school, supporting the annual prize giving, and PSLE performance treat as well as resourcing the school library and general learning process.
Chobe provided 150 mattresses for boarding students, learning materials for science and mathematics subjects. CGL further gifted best achievers in Maths and Science subjects with tablets on an annual basis. A total of 172 desks were refurbished and put back into classrooms for use.
Meanwhile standing for the acting regional education director – Chobe Bafentse Peter was grateful to Chobe Game Lodge’s generosity and support over the years to the schools in the region.
“Your commitment to education had made a profound difference in the lives of our learners. Your contribution to the education sector cannot go unnoticed. The new equipment – shelter to be specific, resources you provide to the schools have not only enhanced our learning environment, but also inspired our students,” he said.
He further said the primary purpose of the government’s adopt a school initiative serves to forster partnerships between the public and the private sectors to enhance quality education. Chobe Game Lodge and education sector in the region have been in this partnership, diligently supporting the learners for years before the formal signing of the MoUs.
“Your commitment to education and positive impact you have on school communities will a long way in inspiring and shaping our academic results in the region and empowering our students for a brighter future.”
