By Lynda Steiner | HANDS AROUND THE WORLD Project Co-ordinator
Schools in Zambia have been closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but are now beginning to gradually open their doors to pupils once more, under strict government guidelines. Numbers of new cases nationally are continuing to rise (to date at 5555 in total and with 149 deaths), albeit these are still at a low level when compared to many other countries.
So far Pizz School has admitted only those pupils who are in their examination years Grades 7 and 9. Opening in a Covid-secure way is not without its costs and so HATW is grateful to those who have already made contributions towards these additional financial demands which were obviously not budgeted for.
Returning pupils will benefit from the solar panels and water pump which have recently been installed, and we now aim to raise sufficient funds to build a secure cage fence to protect these assets.
Throughout the school closure the school staff and volunteers have remained committed to the wellbeing of the children, ensuring that contact is maintained wherever possible and that the most vulnerable children receive donations of food to prevent hunger and malnutrition.
We at HATW are deeply grateful to you and all who continue to support the school and thereby give life chances to vulnerable children who may otherwise lack food, support and education.
Thank you for making a difference!
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