DAPP in Zambia

Mission

Through the implementation of our Projects we give people knowledge, skills and tools that will empower them and their families to face the challenges of everyday life, and to thereby improve their quality of life.

Programs

There are 12 social/development projects and a project raising funds through sale of used clothes and shoes. Each project has a Project Leader and a Project Council consisting of the key personnel at the Project. The Project Council manages the project on a day to day basis. The programs at the projects are inventive, comprehensive & cost effective - dealing with major social issues eg Orphans, HIV/AIDS, Community Development, Agriculture, Environment, Social Development and Education.

Personnel Overview

Smart Phiri - Educator
Smart came to the Centre aged 9 in 1991, to complete his education. After graduating the Vocational Training and obtaining professional skills certificates, he settled nearby. He made his own house and garden, married and has a child of his own as well as several Orphans he is caring for. He is now an educator in CT teaching mixed farming/agriculture incl. animal husbandry & crop management.

Misozi Mbewe - CT Graduate
Her mother was abandoned by the family as "insane" and left alone with young children, who were then referred to CT. Misozi joined us 1991 and completed her primary education and social rehabilitation in CT. She attended and graduated High School and is now attending a Teacher Training College in order to reach her dream of educating and assisting other disadvantaged children.

John Bwalia - Head Master
Joined as a Primary Teacher from the Government. At first he found it very challenging job working with these "difficult" children with many special needs. However he saw the children’s promise and came to love them. Thus he decided to stay and contribute. He is now qualified as a High School teacher - he has been a vital part of developing CT to what is today.

Personnel Statistics

Jane Broen Jensen,
Country Director, DAPP in Zambia
Founded in 1986
Employees: 250
Volunteers: 500