By Lorraine Jori
Form 2 student at Zvomwoyo Secondary School
Chirozva Primary School learners in Buhera Central, Ward 23, received a major digital learning boost after World Vision handed over a new computer lab and computers to the rural school on May 15.
The handover ceremony brought together learners, parents, school officials, traditional leaders, legislators and junior leaders, including Ward 22 Junior Councillor Sharon Makamure.
World Vision built the computer lab and supplied computers to help learners gain practical digital skills at an early age.
The organisation also supported the school and the surrounding community with clean and safe water and built girl-friendly toilets.
Parents and child care workers said the donation would improve learning conditions and help rural children access opportunities that many urban learners already enjoy.
“Thank you so much to World Vision for doing this for our children,” parent Crispen Marumba said. “This allows them to learn computers at a young age and enhance their digital skills.”
Child care worker Petunia Nyanzou said the computer lab would help reduce inequalities between rural and urban schools.
“This will go a long way in bridging the digital gap between urban and rural learners,” Nyanzou said. “We are grateful for the donation.”
During the ceremony, early childhood development learners took part in typing competitions to show their computer skills.
One learner, Jamela, competed against four infant learners and won the contest.
Buhera Central legislator Sam Matema rewarded Jamela with US$100 after her performance.
He also donated US$100 to the ECD learners who took part in the competition.
Matema also donated 100 bags of cement to Chirozva Primary School to support the construction of a teachers’ house.
The donation is expected to help address accommodation challenges for teachers at the rural school.
Chief Nyashanu, lawmakers from Masvingo and Mutare and other guests attended the event.
Mr Dzidzo, the computer resource person, distributed T-shirts to guests who attended the ceremony.
The Junior Member of Parliament delivered the closing remarks and thanked World Vision and other partners for supporting education, water access and sanitation at Chirozva Primary School.
The handover marked an important step in improving access to digital education for rural learners while also addressing basic needs that affect children’s ability to learn in a safe and healthy environment.
