Kalikiliki Literacy Project: The project was started collectively by three
(3) Kucetekela Foundation scholars Abram Chima and his two classmates, Japhet
and Jeffrey. Before the start of KLP, the boys met regularly to discuss the
possibility of bringing free education to the Kalikiliki area because of the
high rates of illiteracy. Once the idea came to formation, the project started
as a holiday school and the boys taught the children in their area when they
were home from boarding school. But now, the project has two full time
volunteer teachers who are educating the children in the community. After five
years and with the help of organizations like PEPFAR & Egmont Trust, the
Kalikiliki Literacy Project has been able to fund and help hundreds of students
attend primary school for no cost.
Project E: Gaella (KF Alum) created the concept for this project after recognizing that many people in her community could profit from extra assistance in basic literacy. She petitioned her church to allow her to use their facilities and help her spread the word about the service she was offering. In the past month she has established the project and received her first pupils. So far she has worked with a young male student a handful of older women. She is aiming to step up recruitment and encourage her pupils to come regularly. Cheshire Home: The Cheshire Home is a home in Lusaka for children with disabilities. Mercy has been volunteering at the home from 8 am to 3 pm every week day except Friday when she finishes at 12 pm. She is working with students in Grade 7. She has been teaching basic Math and English and designing fun activities for the students to participate in after lessons.
Appleseed School: The Appleseed School is a community school in Balueni Compound founded by two teachers from the American School. Dennis and Iwell were connected to its founder by Dennis’s mentor, Jim Anderson. The two of them have been traveling to the school three days a week to help teach subjects such as English and Math. They’ve been running lessons and grading examinations. They are also planning to begin a sports program for the students as the school has footballs they could use. The school closed for April holiday early as they need to move to a new location. Even during the closure, Iwell and Dennis will continue to give informal lessons.
Lubuto Library (LL): While the Zambian government has strived to provide universal
primary education for all Zambian children, the same access is not guaranteed
to those aspiring to secondary education and beyond. Students finishing primary
school are required to sit for rigorous exams to determine if they will be able
to continue their studies. This year, only one third of those who took the
exams have passed, so many teenagers will soon be out of school with few
prospects for employment or support. This is why Lubuto’s services for teens
are so important, and why we’ve have KF scholars at this library teaching
students how to read. KF Scholars participate in teen-focused activities that
include book club and other related activities.
Lastly, Lubuto Library is moving into providing services that help with
technology literacy.
