Lanterns

Take Heart is small, helping only a few, but the results are life-changing to those few.  We have recently supplied 175 solar lanterns to  students so they can read and study in the evenings.  This is especially helpful this year (2024), when the use of electricity in Zambia is permitted only a few hours each day.  Most of their power is hydroelectric and there is a severe drought.  Of course Kapoma School and its community have no electricity, so the solar lanterns are a huge  boon to the students and their families.  The lanterns were purchased locally for $10 to $12 each.

Scholarships

In addition, Take Heart is sponsoring several qualified students to attend secondary school, who otherwise could not afford the fees.  THI is also sponsoring three young people at teacher’s colleges and one bright young man at the University of Lusaka.  Also, two of the young women we have sponsored at nursing college will complete their studies in December 2024, one young man has completed his nursing certificate and is now applying for work in a government clinic. 

Quotes From Recipients

From one of the young women now at teacher’s college, preparing to teach secondary school:

“Your investment in my future has meant the world to me and I am thrilled to step closer to achieving my dream of making a positive impact on the lives of my future students.  Your support has not only helped me financially but instilled in me a sense of purpose and determination to succeed.”

From one of the young men we have sponsored for many years, from his first days at school (when he was 14) to his graduation from the University of Lusaka.

“Two days ago I went to visit my brother…..  He said to me ‘My brother your education achievement is a miracle and a blessing to our family……Just think of where you are coming from, your background and our family’s background ….it’s not possible that one would finish high school and much more attain University Education….”  Amos was the first in his family to go to school, AND graduate from the University of Lusaka.  Today he teaches secondary school and runs a tutoring program to enable students to pass their national exams.  He is “paying it forward” by helping other qualified and motivated young people move ahead.