LOOK for the HOPE

At WISDOM Christian School, nestled within the heart of a slum in Zambia, we witness daily the harsh realities faced by children and their families. Yet, amid these challenging circumstances, WCS stands as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward academic success for the most vulnerable. Parents and guardians express heartfelt gratitude for the free education and unwavering support provided by Living Well donors and partners, recognizing that this opportunity is not just a privilege, but a lifeline. Each child who walks through the door carries the potential to break the cycle of poverty, and your support can make this dream a reality. JOIN US in this noble mission to transform lives through education, because together, we can turn despair into hope and dreams into achievements.

We want to highlight four children of different ages to illustrate the challenges that our students face. Many of the students are older than typical for their grade level because they were not able to start school at the appropriate time or they had a deficient education. The lunch that we provide for the students is sometimes their only/best meal of the day.

Three of our teachers interviewed these families and submitted the following reports.

MERCY MASHILI

Mercy Mashili is a grade 2 pupil aged 9 years old. She lives with her mother at her grandmother’s place in the Mwenye compound, about 400 meters away from Wisdom Christian School. Both parents are alive but separated. The family faces difficulties in meeting essential basic needs and providing school requirements* for the child. Despite these factors, the child is often present for lessons.

Mercy Mashili and her grandmother

CHIPANGO PRINCE 

Chipango Prince is a grade 4 pupil aged 13 years old. He is a single orphan and lives with his mother and four siblings in Twapia Overspill, about 700 meters away from the school. The single mother hardly meets the essential basic needs, subjecting the family to having a meal payday or skipped meals. Meeting the child’s school requirements* is a struggle, and he is thankful to Wisdom Christian School for the continued provision of free education.

KUNDA GEOFFREY 
Kunda Geoffrey is a grade 6 pupil aged 15 years old and lives with his grandmother in Mwenye compound a few meters away from the school. He’s a single orphan, and his mother abandoned him and his elder brother when their father died. The grandmother hardly meets the basic needs nor the school necessities.* 

MUSONDA BETSHEBA 

Musonda Betsheba is a grade 9 pupil aged 16 years and lives with her mother and stepfather in the Chichele area, about 800 meters from the school. Her mother provides everything for her but hardly meets all the school necessities.* Betsheba is one of the brilliant girls and is passionate about her dreams despite the pressing conditions.

* Even though the school is free to attend, the students/families are purchasing their exercise books (where they write their lessons), pencils, etc. They also contribute towards the cost of the uniforms. LIVING WELL is now committed to take on more of the expenses for these students.

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