Central
Where we work in Central Province
More than one third of the population of Kabwe live in lead-contaminated townships and this can cause many problems. For instance, children exposed to lead contamination can experience reading and learning challenges and can lead to a range of disabilities. Human Rights Watch research found that lead contamination in Kabwe has a disproportionate impact on those living in deprived areas.
We know that education is a proven route out of poverty and gives children the potential to transform not just their lives but the lives of their family. Each extra year of education raises lifetime earnings by around 10%.
Our Work
Through our two grassroot partners in Central Province, Angelina Tembo Girls School and Stephen Luwisha we are supporting secondary pupils with uniforms, books, stationary and school fees as well as providing daily nutritious school meals for pupils.
ZOA wants to break the cycle of poverty and improve social mobility in Zambia. We aim to equip particularly disadvantaged students with vocational skills to help them access good jobs in professions like teaching or in healthcare, enabling them to earn an income that could lift their entire family out of poverty.
The next generation of teachers
Monica, 21 years old
“I want to continue my education because I believe education is the key to success, hence I’ll succeed in life. I will get a stable job after college. I will also donate to ZOA so that through me others are educated.”
[Monica is now in her third year at Kabwe Institute of Technology. She is studying for a Diploma in Education. ZOA supports her college costs. She is pictured helping out at Angelina Tembo Girls School, to give something back to the community.
Empowering students with disabilities
Live, 26 years old
I wanted to study medicine because I want to serve my community by saving lives and contribute to the development of my country.”
[Live is a second year student training to be a Clinical Officer at Agape Nursing School, Kabwe. Live’s parents are both dead and he and his younger sister are albino. There are more than 30,000 albinos in Zambia who face widespread social prejudice.
