By Aaron Dube
Learners at Chikowa Primary School in Chiradzulu received new uniform material on Tuesday, 14th July 2026.
The donation was made by the Dr Jane Ansah Foundation.
Its goal was to help families who struggle to cover basic school expenses.
The intervention followed a request from a community member who spoke about the daily difficulties pupils face.
Headteacher Jackson Maseya said the timing of the support could not have been better.
“I came to this school in January 2026 and found learners in urgent need of assistance,” Maseya stated.
He noted that the lack of uniforms has been a major reason many disadvantaged children lack confidence in class.
Maseya also pointed out two students who need more than clothing.
A girl in Standard 2 lives with a disability and cannot walk, so she must be carried across the school.
A boy with mobility problems is often transported on the shoulders of peers or guardians to get to lessons.
The headteacher appealed for wheelchairs for both learners.
“Wheelchairs would give them independence and preserve their dignity as they learn,” he said.
He added that with mobility aids, the children could participate in activities, move around freely, and attend school without interruption.
Community members present at the event called the donation timely and meaningful.
Parents said buying uniforms usually forces them to choose between school needs and other household priorities.
Officials from the Dr Jane Ansah Foundation said their mandate focuses on vulnerable groups.
They highlighted girls and children with disabilities as key beneficiaries of their education, health and dignity programs.
According to the foundation, supporting education means providing more than learning materials.
It also means supplying the basics that help children attend school without feeling ashamed.
Teachers at Chikowa said they expect attendance to improve following the donation.
Some pupils, they explained, previously avoided school or stayed out of sight because they had no proper uniform.
Maseya urged other organizations to assist the school, especially with assistive equipment.
He emphasized that inclusive education requires learners with disabilities to have equal access to the same tools.
Chikowa Primary still deals with overcrowding and limited resources.
For the children who received the uniforms, however, the support represents much more.
It stands for belonging, respect, and the opportunity to learn with pride.
