PORT Glasgow High student Kirsten Irvine beat pupils from across Scotland to win first place in a writing competition organised by the Scottish Malawi Partnership Youth Congress.
She received her award at the congress from West of Scotland Green MSP Ross Greer, who lodged a parliamentary motion congratulating her. The congress was attended by 350 students from schools across Scotland to share their experiences of partnerships with Malawi.
Kirsten’s article will be published in an Edinburgh newspaper.
MSP Mr Greer said: “I’m delighted to be able to congratulate Kirsten for winning the competition.
“It was wonderful to attend the congress and find out about the strength of links between Scotland and Malawi – a fine example of Scotland’s internationalism.
“I wish Kirsten well for the future, and hope the Scotland Malawi Partnership goes from strength to strength.”
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