Zambia

Objective: Support the sustainable development of local community in Chipata (eastern side of Zambia, 25 km far from Malawi’s border) by sustaining existing educational projects with a social impact through reliable local partners. 

PARTNERS: The local partner of Ampelos in Zambia is Fabrizio Marco Sardella, founder of Magazine Christian Mission Academy School. Ampelos and Marco had a first meeting in February 2025, thanks to Valentina’s previous participation as a volunteer in the local School in May 2023. We investigated possible areas of collaboration to support Marco’s key initiatives locally. 

MAIN EXPECTED RESULTS

1. Education: Promote early childhood education for children in an environment that culturally lacks interest in education. Guaranteeing Uniforms & Exercise Books to All Students. Secondary School Sponsorship for those who deserve it. IT Skills Courses – basic courses for the higher classes.
2. Prison Initiative for Women: offer professional opportunities for women in jail, in a culture that does not support women's empowerment, through trainings dedicated to bakery, sewing, handcraft jewelry.
3. Access to Food and Clean Water: Guarantee drinking water at a reasonable distance from homes, preventing waterborne diseases linked to the consumption of contaminated streams and lakes. Whereas possible and accessible, dig wells to ensure access to drinkable water, avoiding residents from traveling long distances every day.

ONGOING PROJECTS

• 'A meal a day' - School Feeding Program
• Secondary School Sponsorship
• Uniforms & Exercise Books Given to All Students
• Life Skills Courses: Computer
• Prison Initiative for Women
• Tertiary Education (Scholarships)
• Food Relief Drought