- donates mattresses for boarding students, balls and blankets
Makalamabedi Junior Secondary School and the community in general recently received a significant donation aimed at improving the learning, and sporting environment for students and the public.
The initiative, led by Member of Parliament for Maun North and Leader of the Opposition Dumelang Saleshand in collaboration with the World Group of Companies, provided 200 mattresses for boarding students, 100 balls to promote physical education, and blankets for every household in Makalamabedi, including special provisions for the elderly.
Saleshando’s wife, Dineo delivered the keynote address on his behalf, expressing gratitude to the donors and emphasising the importance of education.
She conveyed that Saleshando (MP) believes education is the gateway for every child to achieve a successful life, highlighting the necessity of providing essential to ensure academic excellence.
“If a child is given proper education, they will surely be able to better their lives and secure a better future hence the importance of creating a conducive learning environment for all,” she said.
She further implored the community to also step in and ensure that every student is disciplined enough to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of the property that have been provided for their own benefit.
Member of Parliament for Maun East, Goretetse Kekgonegile, praised the World Group of Companies for their continued support to the community. He assured attendees that these efforts signify the beginning of a better Botswana, emphasizing the positive trajectory initiated by such collaborations.
“This school is facing a lot of challenges and the major concern was the hostels and living conditions thereof thus we should greatly appreciate the efforts of the World Group of Companies for their act of kindness in providing these basic needs for the students, this act cannot be taken lightly,” he said.
Makalamabedi JSS Head, Tshwaranang Moruimang highlighted the challenges faced by the institution, noting that students had been sleeping on floors or beds without mattresses, especially during harsh weather conditions.
He pointed out the lack of adequate classrooms, with 16 out of 18 classroom groups currently in use, and the near nonexistence of proper ablution facilities. Some classrooms also lack windows, further hindering the learning environment.
Moruimang praised the efforts of Dumelang Saleshando and the World Group of Companies for their benevolent act, stating that the donations came at a critical and much-needed time.
The school head at Motopi Junior Secondary School, Senatla Mokobela, attested that the donations would be a game changer for both the school and the surrounding community. She acknowledged that despite the heartbreaking challenges they face, the generous gesture had helped meet some of their most pressing needs.
“This donation brings us a step closer to dignity and progress,” she said. “We are truly grateful, and I will make it my responsibility to ensure that every item is well taken care of and used to benefit our students fully.”
The donation of blankets to students by Saleshando and the World Group of Companies continued in Sankoyo village on Wednesday morning.
