Experience African lifestyle and help in our community school in Livingstone, Zambia

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  Description

  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.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Accueil / tourisme

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange 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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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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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.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  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.

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  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.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have a large garden space around the school.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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  $5/day contribution to support this school

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