Environmental Protection & Education Promotion

Our Vision: Giving Children a Chance at a Self-Determined Life

Imiti ikula empanga – growing trees shape the forest, just as youth shapes the future.

This Zambian proverb means that the youth shape the future and that investing in the next generation secures the success of the community. In the same spirit, the major project of our Brandenburg-based partner foundation "Wald schafft Zukunft" focuses on sustainable growth and long-term investment in our environment.

Our association – founded in May 2024 – emerged from the foundation and has taken over all ongoing projects in Zambia. We continue to pursue the goal of enabling children to learn in a child-friendly and dignified environment.

We want to help create a world where every child has the chance to dream, grow, and succeed. Education, gender equality, and community development are key to achieving this goal.

Our focus is on improving educational conditions in Zambia through concrete and sustainable projects. This includes renovating schools, building sanitation facilities, and providing teaching materials – all to give children a better future. Our association supports children and adults regardless of origin, gender, age, political, or religious beliefs.

Together with many committed people in Germany and Zambia, we advocate for a just and compassionate world and offer children and adults in Zambia the opportunity to shape their future sustainably.

Enforcing the Right to Education

Why Zambia?

Zambia, located in Southern Africa, is one of the 10 poorest countries in the world, and about 45% of the population are children aged 0 to 14. This high proportion of children, combined with extreme poverty and a serious HIV crisis, significantly hinders access to education. The HIV/AIDS issue has left many children orphaned. Without parents to support and guide them, these children face overwhelming challenges. Many have no opportunity to attend school or receive vocational training, severely limiting their chances for a self-determined life. This is where we step in – paving the way for a brighter, more hopeful future.

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This is Us

Steffi

Board of Directors

Tino

Board of Directors

Stefan

Auditor

Christoph

Auditor

Jenny

Founding Member

Britta

Founding Member

Annette

Founding Member

Project Managers in Zambia

Mable K. Sichali

Deaconess of the United Church of Zambia (UCZ)

Father Vincent Sichande

Priest in St. Kalemba

Partner Organization: Foundation «Wald schafft Zukunft»

Kerstin

Board of Directors

Wilfried

Board of Directors

Helmut

Board of Directors

An Overview of the Challenges in Education

Teacher Shortage: Many schools do not have enough teachers to meet the demand. This problem can often be addressed by providing teachers’ housing, as many schools are located in remote rural areas and are difficult to reach via poor roads or paths.
Insufficient Equipment: Schools in Zambia are often poorly equipped. Basic teaching materials such as books, notebooks, and writing utensils are lacking.
Dilapidated School Buildings: Many school buildings are in a poor state. Roofs leak, windows and doors are missing, and furniture is often unavailable.
Lack of School Buildings: In rural areas, there are often no proper school buildings at all. Classes are held outdoors or in makeshift huts.
Hunger: Hungry children struggle to learn. School kitchens can make a big difference. In fact, some children walk long distances to school simply because they know they’ll get a meal there.

These challenges clearly show how urgently the education situation in Zambia needs to be improved. And this is where we can make a difference. We take a holistic view of schools and work closely on-site with teachers and parent committees to determine which measures are most useful and which should be prioritized.