Malawi Secondary Education Expansion for Development (SEED)

The Malawi Secondary Education Expansion for Development (SEED) activity is funded by USAID and PEPFAR and includes urban expansion and rural construction of Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSSs). In rural areas, SEED is constructing new “greenfield” CDSS facilities in areas where secondary school access has historically been limited. SEED is a $90 million investment in new secondary schools (complete with boys’ and girls’ latrine blocks and sanitary changing rooms for girls). Through the proper design of classroom learning spaces and school facility infrastructure that decrease distance to schools, and increased access to secondary education, young Malawians will be provided the opportunity to learn, which improves economic growth and personal attainment. Furthermore, by providing a proper learning environment (sanitary conditions, decongested classrooms, and closer access to schools), young girls will remain in school longer, reducing the risk of early pregnancy, early marriage, and HIV exposure.