Family Life and Aids Education Ministry

Supervision is key to the success of our work. We regularly visit schools to observe lesson delivery and review teachers’ record keeping.
After debriefing the supervised teacher, we hold discussions with all the WHY WAIT teachers. These conversations focus on success stories and the challenges teachers face. Together, we work out solutions to the issues raised.

Both the teachers and our team enjoy and look forward to these visits.

The photo shows the FLAEM Executive Director (in the jacket) talking with teachers at Chisambo School.

We had the privilege of hosting our partners in March. During the visit they had an interface with the Director of Education Youth and Sports for Mulanje District (middle) where we are implementing the WHY WAIT program.

The meeting was very successful as both parties expressed their satisfaction with the program. The Director requested that the program be extended to othe Zones. Mulanje District has thirteen education Zones but currently the program is being implemented in give Zones only because of lack of resources.

Please consider joining us to extend to the remaining Zones. We will be very happy to discuss with you.

Please join us in these celebrations by partnering with us. Please adopt a school.
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SPEECH FOR THE OPENING OF THE ORIENTATION FOR THE WHY WAIT LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

Ladies and gentlemen,
It is an honour for me to stand before you today as we officially open this important orientation for the Why Wait Life Skills Program. This gathering is not just a routine training; it is a crucial step towards ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of a program that has positively impacted the lives of many young people in our schools.
Rationale for the Orientation
The Why Wait program was introduced to equip our learners with essential life skills, helping them make informed decisions, develop resilience, and grow into responsible and productive citizens. Over the years, it has played a vital role in shaping the attitudes and behaviours of our students by addressing critical issues such as self-esteem, decision-making, peer pressure, and goal setting.
However, despite its proven benefits, we have faced significant challenges that threaten its sustainability. One of the key challenges has been the departure of trained teachers due to transfers, retirements, and other professional movements. This has left a gap in the delivery of the program, as new teachers coming in may not have the necessary skills and knowledge to continue teaching it effectively.
Additionally, we have observed that some teachers, despite being trained, are reluctant to teach the subject. Some perceive it as an extra workload, while others may not fully appreciate its importance in shaping the lives of learners. This reluctance has affected the consistent implementation of the program in our schools.
It is for these reasons that this orientation has been organized—to build the capacity of new teachers and motivate those already in the system to actively engage in delivering this life-changing curriculum. We want to ensure that every teacher here understands not only the content but also the impact they can make in the lives of their students.
Call to Action
As we go through this orientation, I encourage all participants to take this training seriously. Let us engage, share experiences, and commit to making the Why Wait program stronger than before. Remember, we are not just teaching a subject; we are shaping the future of our youth, guiding them to become responsible citizens who will contribute positively to our society.
With those few remarks, I officially declare this orientation open.
Thank you.

The Annual Quiz Competition is getting unprecedented popularity. Although this was in a way expected, all of us in the programme have been taken by surprise by the speed at which the popularity is cruising. After the two annual events, the zones are taking up the challenge and have started organizing the competition at Zonal level. The first to take up this challenge is Maveya Zone. At the end of the first term in December 2018 the zone organized the competition for its ten schools. The schools were divided into three sectors (clusters) and each sector produced a winning school that participated in the zonal final. One of the reasons for the initiative is that the zone wants to do well in the District competition in June this year.

The Primary Education Advisor, Mrs Emily Mulowe, and the head teachers organised presents that were given to the schools that participated in the finals. FLAEM office was invited to grace the occasion as guests. The zone did everything on its own.

As an office we are over the moon with this development because it is testimony enough that our hope of making Why Wait sustainable is on track. Although it might take some years for things to develop fully, the first step is taken.

Participants during the competition

The winning team

Learners relaxing after the competition