What's Been Happening?
09/11/18
Some of you may know that Christine is now temporarily living in the UK as she waits for a liver transplant. Whilst the cost of medical treatment is covered by her insurance policy, (she is not eligible for NHS treatment) the cost of day-to-day living is not. Through her work with OMF and her medical practice helping dozens of women throughout Zambia with gynaecology problems, counselling and grief support; Christine has touched many lives. Now, there is the opportunity to give something back. The button below will take you to a go fund me page where you can donate, small or large amounts, towards living expenses. If you have been helped by Christine or simply wish to aid a good cause, click on the link for more information. Thank you in advance! |
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14/10/18
Cosmas is now settled in Edinburgh and making headway in his studies. So far he seems to be coping with the cold and accents! In time, we may ask him to do a post himself so that. For now though, to everyone who helped get him here - thank you!
Cosmas is now settled in Edinburgh and making headway in his studies. So far he seems to be coping with the cold and accents! In time, we may ask him to do a post himself so that. For now though, to everyone who helped get him here - thank you!
06/01/18
An exciting update on Cosmas and his search for a University place. Having applied for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program he has been selected through the early decision process. The program is based, wait for it, at the University of Edinburgh where he will soon join 'a community of outstanding scholars and change-makers from all over with world'. In addition to being offered this place he has succeeded in gaining a full scholarship including living expenses. He plans to study Chemical Engineering and plans are now underway to get him kitted out in some warm clothes for his move to Edinburgh. Below are some photos from his high school graduation.
An exciting update on Cosmas and his search for a University place. Having applied for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program he has been selected through the early decision process. The program is based, wait for it, at the University of Edinburgh where he will soon join 'a community of outstanding scholars and change-makers from all over with world'. In addition to being offered this place he has succeeded in gaining a full scholarship including living expenses. He plans to study Chemical Engineering and plans are now underway to get him kitted out in some warm clothes for his move to Edinburgh. Below are some photos from his high school graduation.
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16/09/17
Anton, who was offered a place at ALU, flew off to Rwanda a few days ago to begin his first year of study. This was made possible due to the generous support of many individuals. Below is a thank-you letter written by Anton and some photos of his first day at ALU.
Anton, who was offered a place at ALU, flew off to Rwanda a few days ago to begin his first year of study. This was made possible due to the generous support of many individuals. Below is a thank-you letter written by Anton and some photos of his first day at ALU.
My names are Anthony Sakala from the Old MacDonalds Farm, it is with a heart full of thankfulness that am writing this email, and hoping that it finds you blessed in our Lord Jesus Christ.
February 2017. I received a call from Sibusiso Dash Shongwe of the Admissions and a Representative of Southern African Recruitment team from the African Leadership University, he called to notify me of my admission to the university. I was in joy that I couldn’t even get most of the things he was saying to me. However, he said he would send an email to me stating everything he was saying on the voice call we had.
A day later, I received a mail stating everything including; $10,000 for my school fees to Mauritius campus and $4,000 for Rwandan campus. Moreover, another mail of the financial aid I had applied for, of $2,000. also stating that my financial aid could be deducted from any campus of my choice.
Towards the school fees the conditions where; $10,000 for the Mauritius included accommodation, food and flight ticket to school, while $4,000 for the Rwandan campus was only for school fees and other expenses I was to be responsible. And after calculating all the funds for Rwanda and Mauritius deducting from both sides $2,000 aid, I was still to be accountable for $8,000 for any campus of my choice and thats after calculating for the expenses to the Rwandan campus, in other terms all the charges where the same even if one was to choose from a less fee campus, you add the expenses still the same.
My heart became off no hope, cause there was no way I could have financed that $8,000. But after a few days, Dad called for me, we talked, during the talk I felt their was nothing for me left but to just decline the admission, but that wasn’t no more until I head he and mom would try and find someone or people to help. After that, I was given a hope. furthermore, I went and spoked to Sibusiso who advise me that there was a chance of me applying for more aid, I wasted no time but straight forward to sending am email to the admissions team for more aid. A few days later they replied back stating, “we are sorry, we can’t add more aid for you cause the $2,000 aid you received was also given to other people.” Sad news it was, though I was still with faith that if God had provided through out the way i had no hope what can stop him now? So i kept on waiting to here from both mom, dad and the admissions. I didn’t even stay for a week another mail came to me from the admissions that they had increased my aid to $3,500, such joyful news it was, but still thinking of the remaining funds, it was still no much of a difference.
Later on, more good news came that you where one of the people who decided to take part in helping me. For this, am very thankful and even though I’ll be males away you will always be in my prayer.
Thank you very much and always know, each time you decide to read this mail you are always in my prayer.
Thank you once more,
Sakala Anthony.
February 2017. I received a call from Sibusiso Dash Shongwe of the Admissions and a Representative of Southern African Recruitment team from the African Leadership University, he called to notify me of my admission to the university. I was in joy that I couldn’t even get most of the things he was saying to me. However, he said he would send an email to me stating everything he was saying on the voice call we had.
A day later, I received a mail stating everything including; $10,000 for my school fees to Mauritius campus and $4,000 for Rwandan campus. Moreover, another mail of the financial aid I had applied for, of $2,000. also stating that my financial aid could be deducted from any campus of my choice.
Towards the school fees the conditions where; $10,000 for the Mauritius included accommodation, food and flight ticket to school, while $4,000 for the Rwandan campus was only for school fees and other expenses I was to be responsible. And after calculating all the funds for Rwanda and Mauritius deducting from both sides $2,000 aid, I was still to be accountable for $8,000 for any campus of my choice and thats after calculating for the expenses to the Rwandan campus, in other terms all the charges where the same even if one was to choose from a less fee campus, you add the expenses still the same.
My heart became off no hope, cause there was no way I could have financed that $8,000. But after a few days, Dad called for me, we talked, during the talk I felt their was nothing for me left but to just decline the admission, but that wasn’t no more until I head he and mom would try and find someone or people to help. After that, I was given a hope. furthermore, I went and spoked to Sibusiso who advise me that there was a chance of me applying for more aid, I wasted no time but straight forward to sending am email to the admissions team for more aid. A few days later they replied back stating, “we are sorry, we can’t add more aid for you cause the $2,000 aid you received was also given to other people.” Sad news it was, though I was still with faith that if God had provided through out the way i had no hope what can stop him now? So i kept on waiting to here from both mom, dad and the admissions. I didn’t even stay for a week another mail came to me from the admissions that they had increased my aid to $3,500, such joyful news it was, but still thinking of the remaining funds, it was still no much of a difference.
Later on, more good news came that you where one of the people who decided to take part in helping me. For this, am very thankful and even though I’ll be males away you will always be in my prayer.
Thank you very much and always know, each time you decide to read this mail you are always in my prayer.
Thank you once more,
Sakala Anthony.
10/09/17
Cosmas, another of our boys, will be sitting his school-leavers' exams this year and will be starting his search for university places and funding. He hopes to study Chemical Engineering. As part of their Interact Rotary Club, the Italian School of Lusaka recently donated K4,000. Half of this will be put towards Anton and the other half will start the pot for Cosmas' education fund. If you would like to add to this please visit our Contact Us page.
Cosmas, another of our boys, will be sitting his school-leavers' exams this year and will be starting his search for university places and funding. He hopes to study Chemical Engineering. As part of their Interact Rotary Club, the Italian School of Lusaka recently donated K4,000. Half of this will be put towards Anton and the other half will start the pot for Cosmas' education fund. If you would like to add to this please visit our Contact Us page.
