Say Hello to Sichimwa Primary School

Located 1 hour from metropolitan Livingstone (city in Zambia), Zimba is a rural community bursting with enthusiasm and excitement for learning. The people who live in this area are from the Tonga and Lozi ethnic tribes. While they hold on to their culture, they also aim to adapt to modern life through education, so the younger generation can have a positive and productive future.

In an effort to educate their community, about 20 years ago a group of mothers led by Anik Lubinda, gathered to learn to read and write. They then advocated to build a school for the children living in the village areas of Zimba. Since then the community has embraced education and the children have a great desire to learn. They are also aiming to support the wellbeing of students through community collaboration and nurturing curious, courageous and kind character. Today they have over 400 children attending the school!

The problem is they need more space and resources for students to attain the education they want!

Our goal is to serve this inspiring and humble community by partnering with Nekacheya Primary School in Livingstone, Nekacheya is a Tonga word that means "although small" - the founders of the school have vast experience in both youth empowerment and literacy education. We aim to partner with them in building one school building to house 3 additional classrooms which will include a library, a computer lab and a teaching materials space. We also aim to assist in providing cross-cultural learning virtually with our Kindness Ambassadors program in the USA.

Support education and youth empowerment efforts in the village of Zimba

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