The Malawi Olympic Committee(MOC), in partnership with the Norwegian Sports Confederation (Norges IdrettsForbund, NIF), conducted a Sport for Environment Community Project at Migowi Resource Centre and Migowi Primary School in Phalombe.
The activity brought together learners including pupils with different physical disabilities, alongside community participants and stakeholders, to promote environmental conservation through sport. It also highlighted the partnership with NIF and the promotion of Olympic Values, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and the importance of tree planting.
A key highlight of the event was the tree planting exercise, where participants actively took part in planting trees around the Migowi Technical centre and Migowi Primary school reinforcing the message of environmental stewardship. This was followed by sporting activities led by para-athletes, showcasing inclusive education in sport and encouraging disability right equality for all.
As part of its community support efforts, MOC made a donation to Migowi resource centre, demonstrating its strong commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the community.
During the event, MOC Board Member Junier Bamusi Kazembe emphasized that athletes perform best in a clean and healthy environment, and called for stronger efforts in promoting reafforestation initiatives.
The Director of Education and Sports for Phalombe District Council, Steve Banda, welcomed the initiative, emphasizing that building environmental conservation values in children early in their lives is key to sustainable development.