Religious leaders around Nasala Primary School in TA Malili, Lilongwe, have praised the Building Education Foundation Through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) program, calling it a transformative initiative that will enhance learning outcomes and introduce learners to digital technology.
The remarks came during an engagement meeting with the faith community on Friday. Pastor Welcome Domoya emphasized the importance of preparing young learners for the digital age.
“The world has gone digital, and everyone needs to know how to use technology. Pastors now use computers and tablets to deliver sermons. If learners grasp this technology early, they will navigate the digital world with ease as adults,” he said. Domoya added that clergy members will use religious gatherings to raise awareness about the BEFIT program and its benefits, especially for students in standards 1-4.
Mphatso Nkuonera, publicist for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, acknowledged the crucial role faith leaders play in promoting educational innovations.
“Faith leaders reach a wide audience from diverse backgrounds. Their gatherings are ideal platforms to share information about BEFIT, encouraging acceptance among learners, parents, and the broader community,” Nkuonera noted.
Launched by the government to tackle learning poverty, BEFIT aims to reach 6,000 public primary schools in Malawi by 2029. The program focuses on developing literacy and numeracy skills through tablet-based learning. Participating schools have already reported improved attendance, higher enrolment, and better learning outcomes.
