On Wednesday 28th October, Madison General Insurance at their head office in Lusaka, donated 200 face masks to World Vision Zambia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The face masks will benefit vulnerable pupils as they return to school in Chongwe District.

Speaking during the handover, Madison General Insurance Managing Director, Mr. Chabala Lumbwe, said the donation is in line with the Company's social corporate responsibility, which focuses on improved access to education.

"We have a corporate social responsibility as an institution, of giving back to the communities. This donation promotes our focus because education is key to the profile of our Company. So we are delighted to donate to World Vision Zambia 200 face masks worth K10,000. This will help the vulnerable children in Chongwe return to school safely." said Mr. Lumbwe.

World Vision Zambia Board Chairperson Malcolm Chabala said, "The donation complements our current efforts in the fight against COVID-19. Thus, it will ensure the protection of children from the pandemic particularly in the schools we have identified in Chongwe District," said Mr. Chabala. "The donation of 200 face masks from your organization will go a long way in helping us to reach our target to enable the pupils and teachers to attend lessons confidently without fear of contracting the disease."