By Sarah Munthali, Mana
In a bid to end child marriages and sustain the well-being of children especially the most vulnerable, World Vision Malawi (WVM) conducted awareness campaign meetings in Mchinji by women role models to motivate girls to stay in school.
Speaking on Wednesday during the campaign meeting dubbed “It takes Malawi to end marriage campaign Mchinji,”District Programmes Manager for WVM, Mereena John said the organization conducted the campaign for adolescents between 12 to 18 years from five primary and secondary schools in their rural area programme.
“WVM engaged women who hold influential and senior positions in the district to motivate girls that they can attain such positions if they work hard and not get married early,” she said.
Officer in-charge for Mchinji Police, Rhoda Manjolo said child marriage was harmful not only to girls but to entire communities and further warned that all people who abuse children would face the law and be prosecuted.
District Gender Officer for Mchinji, Mariana Kanjirawaya said girls are vulnerable in all aspects and are treated as worthless hence the district needs to pay attention to the injustice that prevents girls reaching their potential.
