Improve Basic Education for 500 Zambian Children

We would like to share an update on the progress of the shelter project at Katulumba Community School.

As required by construction procedures in Zambia, the building of the shelter has involved both district and provincial authorities. Following this review process, and also due to the increase in construction material costs caused by inflation, it has become clear that an additional €450 is necessary to complete the project.

Once these extra €450 have been raised, we will be able to proceed with the completion of the shelter, supported by the on-site supervision of our volunteers, including a professional builder.

Despite these challenges, our commitment remains strong and we are confident that this will allow the school to welcome more students by the start of the second term of the school year, helping to avoid double shifts and improve learning conditions for the children.

For this reason, we continue to rely on the invaluable support of our donors, particularly to cover these costs.

We sincerely thank you for your trust and continued support. Your generosity makes this project possible and brings us closer to opening a safe, welcoming, and fully equipped learning space for the children of Katulumba.

With gratitude,
Sara
for Katulumba Community School
and the Guardavanti team

We are delighted to bring you an exciting update from Siavonga. As of September 2025, the construction of the new classroom at Katulumba Community School is moving steadily forward. The walls are now starting to stand tall, and the building is beginning to take shape. What once was just a plan on paper is quickly becoming a space where hundreds of children will soon learn, dream, and grow.

Once completed, this classroom will directly address the urgent need for space. Today, over 780 students share only four classrooms, forcing many into overcrowded lessons. With the new building, Katulumba School will be able to offer:

• More school shifts with an expanded timetable.

• More lessons and instructional time for each grade.

• Less overcrowding in classrooms, improving comfort and safety.

• Higher education quality, with teachers able to give more attention to every child.

The coming months will be crucial. The next steps include completing the walls and the roofing. Once the structure is finished, we will turn to furnishing the classroom with desks, blackboards, and learning materials.

To achieve this, we still need support to cover the costs of roofing sheets, cement, and essential classroom furniture. Every contribution, whether small or large, helps us move closer to opening the doors of this new learning space.

We cannot thank you enough for standing with us and with the children of Katulumba Community School. Your generosity has already brought us this far, and we hope you will continue to journey alongside us. Together, we are not just constructing a classroom - we are building opportunity, dignity, and brighter futures.

If you feel inspired, please consider sharing this project with friends or renewing your support today. Each gift, each gesture of solidarity, brings us closer to welcoming the first students into their new classroom.

With gratitude,
Marco
for Katulumba Community School and the Guardavanti team