Sponsor a Child's Education in Zambia!

Kofi Annan said: "Knowledge is power, information is liberating, education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family."

Education is essential for every child and is an important investment for the future. However, many families in Zambia cannot afford all the necessary school supplies and fees. As a result, many children drop out of school. Financial problems are the main reason for this issue, leading to fewer students finishing school and higher drop out rates.

Hear from one of our Sponsor a Child students on how this program has positively impact his life:

"My name is Emmanuel, I started benefiting from the African Impact Foundation's Sponsor A Child program six years ago while I was still in middle school. My mother had a low-income job to care for the family and did not earn enough to provide for me and my siblings' educational needs. Without stationery for school or shoes and knowing you would be sent back home because you still owe school fees for a number of terms, maybe years, it was very easy to lose interest in school and just stay home and indulge in unproductive activities.

I fortunately got a sponsorship through the Sponsor A Child program with African Impact Foundation. It was life changing and the end of the bad days for me. My school fees balance was cleared, I received high quality books, school shoes, a school bag and all the necessary school materials every year. Having everything I needed for school encouraged me to work hard, the hard work resulted in good results and love to acquire an education.

Despite my early years in school being a rough ride and my future being uncertain due to financial challenges, the Sponsor A Child program financed my transition all the way from Primary to Secondary school. I am in my last year of school now, I made it this far while some of my peers dropped out in previous school years. The African Impact Foundation's Sponsor A Child program has positively impacted my life through my journey in school by providing me with all the school necessities and financial aid.

The program encouraged me along with many other school going children to work hard and stay in school for a better future. The program has saved and keeps saving a lot of children from dropping out of school, it keeps changing lives by promoting education as a fundamental human right and the premise of progress in every society, in every family. Thank you African impact foundation for putting a smile on my face to look forward to having a brighter future!!"

We want to thank YOU for all your support. Because of your donation, children like Emmanuel have a chance at a bright future, and we are forever grateful for your generosity.

Sponsor a Child has been off to a great start this year and your donation has provided a lifeline to children that otherwise would be unable to access an adequate education. Despite the introduction of free education in Zambia in government schools, fees for mission and private schools, as well as many hidden costs that prevent a child’s learning remain. 

Your donation allows underprivileged children essential resources such as exercise books and pens, uniforms and shoes and additional costs are covered. This enables them the opportunity to thrive in school and aspire for a better future. 

Given the delay in the start of the academic year as a result of a cholera outbreak in Zambia, the children in Zambia have been out of school for an extended period of time. Consequently, the need for support in their education is as important as ever. Through sponsorship in 2024 we have enabled 156 children to enrol and remain in education.

At present, in 2024, the program has distributed school supplies to 128 children from pre-school to grade 12. This not only alleviates the financial barrier to accessing a quality education but provides the children with motivation, self-belief and hope for a better future after their education.

In letters written to their sponsors, the beneficiaries expressed sincere gratitude, a commitment to learning and hope for the future. 

Grade 12 student Emmanuel, noted just how much of an impact this sponsorship has had on his life both within school and beyond.

"Having everything I need for school has always given me hope and motivated me to grab the key to success. No matter how hard life can get at home, I have always had hope for education and making it in life. I can't thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to have a good education and a better chance of achieving my dreams and making them a reality."

11 of our 2023 Grade 12 beneficiaries gained their requirements and school certificates. Without your generosity, these achievements would have been unattainable for these learners. hey are now able to consider tertiary education and better employment opportunities consequently breaking the cycle of poverty and having a positive impact on their communities. 

Collaborating and communicating with school management and parent-teacher committees ensures that we identify the children that are most in need of our support. 

In order to continue supporting these children with the necessary tools to succeed in their education throughout the upcoming year, we hope to expand and establish a consistent network of sponsors. We are also encouraging previous beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture of kindness by becoming donors themselves after they complete their education. 

By increasing our monitoring and evaluation and following our beneficiaries closely from the start of their sponsorships, we will be able to identify any additional challenges that are restricting their success and be able to accurately evaluate and reflect on the impact on communities longer term. 

Without your continued support, the transformative effects on these children and the wider community would not be possible. Education is not just a privilege but sponsoring a child raises their aspirations and provides a gateway to new opportunities.

We are so grateful for your generosity, commitment and the part you play in the ongoing mission to empower children through education.