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Evaluación del anfitrión
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Last replied
27 mar 2025
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Descripción
Our school was established in 2018 by me, Cynthia and my husband Silumba in Katombora area in Kazungula border town, Zambia, located 45km from Livingstone town along Nakatindi/Kazungula Road. The reason why we started the school, was because we realized there were no pre-schools available nearby in the surrounding villages. So children had no access to fundamental education. The school is a non-profit entity which is financed only through donors and well-wishers. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early learning and child care experience which promotes each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
The motto of the school is: Perseverance shall win through. The vision of the school is for each child to discover their interests and to develop a curiosity of and love for learning. We believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn.
The school has a current enrollment of 125 children. The school enrolls students in baby class, middle class, reception class, grade one, two and three. There is more demand each day but the school is currently not able to fully sustain its daily operation; hence, we are requesting help from the volunteer world in areas like:
- Volunteer teachers, counselors, and sports coaches
- Volunteers with experience in tourism and/or marketing
- Farming
- Carpentry
- Tailoring
To sustain its daily operations, the school runs a farm, poultry project, and cattle project whose products help supplement the school feeding programs and purchase learning accessories. We have also recently started a campsite and renting out four African huts through online platforms to generate additional income for the school's development. Any volunteers who know the tourism industry and could help with marketing of the accommodations are very welcome. We have also thought about offering village tours to tourists, so any help with developing this plan would be appreciated, as well. Our future goals include modernizing the school, building more classrooms, and growing continuous income for our six teachers' salaries and daily school administration.
Volunteers will never be asked to do any other task which they have not opted to take on, or be requested to participate in any work program of the school against their will. The school provides accommodation for volunteers within the school and basic meals tree times a day.
Fees:
We provide a unique cultural immersion experience for our volunteers. To cover the costs of your stay, we charge a small fee of $5 per day, which includes:
- Access to clean drinking water
- Traditional meals prepared with love by our local community
Teaching Opportunities
We welcome volunteer teachers to assist our local educators. Please note that your role will be to support and supplement our teachers' efforts, not to replace them. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your skills, learn from our community, and make a positive impact on the lives of our students.
By joining us, you'll not only be contributing to the education and well-being of our community but also gaining valuable experience and unforgettable memories.
We look forward to hosting you!
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Compañía para ancianos
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Volunteers will be welcomed into our African style living in Zambia. They will learn everything there is to learn about our African culture and tradition. The school is situated near many tourist attractions, such as Victoria Falls, which volunteers can explore during their time here. They can also get involved in village programs as they so desire.
Organización benéfica registrada
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Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Our school seeks volunteers to teach students in all subject areas, coach student athletes, and develop our tourism project to generate income for the school. We also love to have help with ongoing construction works in school.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I am willing to learn French, Spanish and a bit of German
Alojamiento
Volunteers can choose between staying in a traditional hut or a modern house, both enshrined with an African decorum.
Volunteers will be provided with traditional Zambian meals each day.
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Helpers will be assisted to visit all the available tourist attraction around Livingstone Town like visiting the Victoria Falls. They can also get involved in village programs as they so desire.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
We have a large garden space around the school.
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Comentarios (15)
"We were thrilled to host Bara and Ales at our village community school. Their enthusiasm, work ethic, and kindness made them a joy to have around.
During their stay, they rolled up their sleeves and helped us with ploughing and planting maize. Their assistance was invaluable, and we're grateful for their contribution to… read more
We spent our days teaching English, Maths, and Geography, and playing with the kids, who were full of energy and excitement to learn. Helping plant corn was also a great experience—it gave us a real… read more
Over the course of two weeks, we stayed in one of the African huts and attended school from Monday to Friday.
Each day, we were served freshly prepared meals three times, usually traditional Zambian dishes, with Shima (corn porridge) being a staple. While the portions were occasionally a bit small, the food was always… read more
"Pia and Ines, the dynamic German duo who brought joy and knowledge to our village school! These two amazing workawayers taught our kids with patience, kindness, and enthusiasm. We're forever grateful for the positive impact they had on our community."
Teaching Skills
"Pia and Ines are not only wonderful people, but… read more
Key Contributions
1. *Dining Room Roofing*: [James] played a crucial role in roofing our dining room, ensuring it was both functional and safe.
2. *African Hut Construction*:… read more
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"We were thrilled to host Bara and Ales at our village community school. Their enthusiasm, work ethic, and kindness made them a joy to have around.
During their stay, they rolled up their sleeves and helped us with ploughing and planting maize. Their assistance was invaluable, and we're grateful for their contribution to… read more
We spent our days teaching English, Maths, and Geography, and playing with the kids, who were full of energy and excitement to learn. Helping plant corn was also a great experience—it gave us a real… read more
Over the course of two weeks, we stayed in one of the African huts and attended school from Monday to Friday.
Each day, we were served freshly prepared meals three times, usually traditional Zambian dishes, with Shima (corn porridge) being a staple. While the portions were occasionally a bit small, the food was always… read more
"Pia and Ines, the dynamic German duo who brought joy and knowledge to our village school! These two amazing workawayers taught our kids with patience, kindness, and enthusiasm. We're forever grateful for the positive impact they had on our community."
Teaching Skills
"Pia and Ines are not only wonderful people, but… read more
Key Contributions
1. *Dining Room Roofing*: [James] played a crucial role in roofing our dining room, ensuring it was both functional and safe.
2. *African Hut Construction*:… read more
The impact with village was beautiful and hard at same time, it's a very rural life, but Cynthia and all the people made me feel very comfortable!
We ate together every single day, great conversations and we were often going out.
The experience with children was… read more
They followed all the house rules and taught us new things, I recommend them to any host all over the world. I hope… read more
We taught grade 1 and reception class a bit… read more
Working at the school was very nice; I helped teach mostly math and some more… read more
They provide a nice place to stay in the calm rural life.
Also we went with them to visit the village,… read more
Cynthia is a wonderful host. Very friendly and accomodating. The bedroom was nice and clean. Big bed. Food was really good… read more
He blended so very well with the kids and teachers .He is so creative and the kids and I miss him so very much especially in the nite when we would sit outside in the dark chatting.
I recommend him to any host
He was a very good teacher and blender so well with the kids.we greatly miss him and recommend him to any host.
We teached here, as well as a nearby government school Nachilinda. We really enjoyed. Sometimes it was challenging due to the language barrier, but the kids got used to us quickly and it was very hard to leave. Especially when we saw how much they… read more
I enjoyed my time at the school teaching Maths, English and Sports to Grade 1.
It was great to see them making progress especially in English. At the beginning it was… read more
I loved teaching the kids in the mornings and I was doing other activities or just relaxing during the afternoons with Cynthia and the other volunteers.
Cynthia took us also to the amazing Victoria Falls, it was breathtaking.
I am so so greatful for this time. I felt like home there. Cynthia is my zambian… read more
Her school project helps so many kids that it's really exciting to see it. Their hospitality is amazing and the options to help and contribute so many, Starting with help in building the village and ending with schooling.
Sinthia is a sensitive person… read more
