Testimonials
Malenga Mzoma School Committee Member
"I would like to utter my evidence on how the program of Banda Bola Sports Foundation after school (program) has worked.
The decision made will infuse new ideas that should usher in much needed change that our learners as well as guardians are looking for. This program has brought a tremendous change on children/learners at Malenga Mzoma school, mainly those who attended after school program, because learners were unable to say alphabet and now they are able to... It has also changed the behavior of learners, mainly boys, consuming beer (sachets) before or after school. Now with this program learners know classroom conduct which is respect, no touching one another in a classroom, no pushing, no stealing, no fighting and no lies. They know three Ls which are Look, Listen and Learn.
This program has brought a dramatic change to our learners of Malenga Mzoma School and the surrounding areas and schools as well.
I therefore accord to what is happening at our school for this organization which is a non-profit and thereby assisting the community as a whole through helping school in sports and education and also needy children there eradicating poverty.
I appreciate coach Kalekeni Banda as president of Banda Bola Sports Foundation for the job well done. Although he has all the power to enable him to gain riches, but Banda Bola did not exploit this for self-aggrandisement. He lives a simple and humble life, probably beyond our imagination. Yes, it is still beyond our imagination because the community has seen how other organizations (owners) exploiting organizations to enrich themselves.
It's my appeal to you all well wishes in the USA and beyond to keep assisting/supporting Banda Bola Sports Foundation as well as the people of Chituka and Malawi as a whole. God bless you all abundantly. Bravo, bravo Coach Banda. God shower his blessings out onto you and add more days in your life..."
- Lhoti M.
After School Mentorship Supervisor
"My name is Blessings, supervisor for after school mentorship programme. My duty this afternoon is to outline the activities of the afternoon programme.
- The after school programme primarily is there to help children learn to read English and do maths. Why English? At Banda Bola we believe that if a child is able to read and understand English, he/she stands a better chance of doing well in the other subjects too. Since all subjects, except Chichewa, are examined in English.
- Here at Banda Bola after school mentorship programme we complement the morning school by doing revision with the children of what they learn in the morning.
- At Banda Bola we aim to make education interesting for children by providing different games and sports. We also provide educational materials such as exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers and other books relevant to education. The most needy are provided with clothes, shoes and uniforms.
- Children are taught basic learning skills of the three Ls. Look, Listen and Learn.
- Volunteers also have the opportunity of sharing their skills and experience with the children thereby developing leadership and organizational skills.
In short Banda Bola after school mentorship programme is a very important initiative worth supporting. At Banda Bola after school mentorship programme children always come first. We will strive to ensure that those children we register are retained in school and graduate with at least a primary school learning certificate.
Our prayer to God is that is that he continues showering his mercies on our beloved brother Kalekeni and his partners in the USA and elsewhere so that this programme grows from strength to strength.
We are proud to be associated with this programme.
Long live Banda Bola Sports Foundation."
- Blessings B.
A Testimony of What the Banda Bola Sports Foundation Has Done to Malenga Mzoma School
"It is my heart felt conviction of what the foundation has contributed to the learners of my school. Before the foundation came to this institution, most learners had problem to understand English. With the introduction of the after school mentoring program, some learners can at least communicate in English now.
This initiative has promoted learning interest in most learners. The attendance and retention of learners have improved for the better.
Parents in the community have understood the value of education such that they encourage their children to join the Band Bola program. It is my hope that graduation by most learners will be attained. Long live Banda Bola, long live the Sports Foundation."
- J.R. Phiri
Headmaster
Student's Testimony
"Dear Sir,
I just want to say thank you for everything that you have done for me."
- Tamala M.
About Malawi
Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west.
The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Malawi is over 118,000 km2 (45,560 sq mi) with an estimated population of 16,777,547 (July 2013 est.). Its capital is Lilongwe, which is also Malawi's largest city; the second largest is Blantyre and the third is Mzuzu.
The name Malawi comes from the Maravi, an old name of the Nyanja people that inhabit the area. The country is also nicknamed "The Warm Heart of Africa".