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Our school was established in 2018 by a couple named Cynthia and Silumba in Katombora area in Livingstone town, Zambia, located 45km from Livingstone town along Nakatindi/Kazungula Road. We began the school because we realized that the lack of availability of schools combined with village families' low incomes meant that 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 118 children. The school enrolls students in baby class, middle class, reception class, grade one, and grade two. There is more demand each day but the school is currently in not currently 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 two rooms 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 work 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 during working hours.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
BénévolatEnseignementJardinageAccueil / tourismeAide informatique/internetEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
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.
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Aide
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.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
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.Autres infos...
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.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
We have a large garden space around the school.
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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
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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… 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 at Nakawa, 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… 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