Women's Sewing ClubIn 2008 Durelle bought a foot powered sewing machine and began to teach the women in the village to sew. They make clothes to wear and bags to sell. It is hoped that income from selling items will make this project self-sustaining.
The Community School
The development of our nursery school has been a real joy. Dr Robi and others raised funds for the building and local parents volunteered their labour. The school opened this year and David Leslie from Kids Plus funds the teachers’ salaries. Sixty children begin to arrive about 7am.
Footprints provides breakfast for the children because they are often hungry. We asked the parents to assist with food preparation which fits our vision to build community. We decided to use the donation of money from the women in Bosnia to pay for it. Their generous gift has fed the children for a whole year.
Fourteen of our children had the honour of being chosen to dance for Senior Chief Kalilele at his annual Ukupupa ceremony this year.
Education
Footprints in Africa arranges for local children to be sent to High School. The adult literacy rate in Zambia is 68%. Although educated in local languages the children also need to learn English to get jobs in the cities.
Footprints currently provides full sponsorship for 8 students to secondary boarding school including the first girl from the community; and part payment of primary school fees for another 10 students.
Without sponsorship many children leave school around 10-12 years of age. There is no organised work or other activities for them. Education will enable the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more.
This picture shows the primary school children in their school uniforms.
English Teaching
While in Mupitanshi Durelle coaches the local children in English since they need this to get jobs. A group of 6-10 students cram into Durelle's tiny house twice a week for lessons.
While in Mupitanshi Durelle coaches the local children in English since they need this to get jobs. A group of 6-10 students cram into Durelle's tiny house twice a week for lessons.
