Beam Trust introduces clubs in schools

As one way of promoting environmental conservation, Beautify Malawi (Beam) Trust is introducing Beam clubs in various secondary schools nationwide.

This was revealed last week when the trust led students of Chinsapo Secondary School in Lilongwe in a tree planting exercise.

The trust also donated materials for the establishment of a Beam club at the school.

Speaking at the function, Beam Trust board chairperson Dingiswayo Jere said the trust is establishing the clubs in schools to implement the dreams and vision of Beam Trust to make a cleaner, healthier and beautiful Malawi.

“We want Beautify Malawi in secondary schools and we have considered this secondary school as one of the largest secondary schools in the capital city to be a model that we can build, inspire and let it grow,” he said.

According to Jere, they hope to see a change in mindset as students will take the concept of beautiful environment into their homes and communities .

In his remarks,  Ward councillor for the area Christopher Namakhwa, who was also the guest of honour at the event, thanked Beam Trust for establishing the club in his  area.

“My advice to the students as well as the community is to take care of the trees they have planted today,” Namakhwa said.

Chinsapo Secondary School head girl Jennifer Mmeta said the club will assist the students to build a better Malawi.

“On behalf of my fellow students, I thank Beam Trust for the materials they have brought to us,” she said.

The donated materials included tree seedlings, wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and watering cans.

Beam was founded by6 First Lady Gertrude Mutharika. n