These three photos were taken in December 2024 at Kapoma School.  What a difference to the school we visited in January 2011!

(Scroll down to see photos of the original school in 2011.)

The “bloc” with two windows on each side of the door is the school constructed by Take Heart in 2011.  These are the classrooms for younger children.  The “bloc” with three windows on each side of the door is the old school which Take Heart refurbished two years ago.  The windows now are larger and have glass, there are cement floors, the walls have been replastered, and the roof is new.  Everything was refurbished and painted.  The entrance to both blocs shows the pride of the school community. 

Take Heart recently sent funds to purchase a new pump for the well.  There is still no electricity, but Take Heart is purchasing another 175 individual solar lanterns for the children so there will be bright light in their small homes. We have sent funds to purchase more books for the school. 

Take Heart will sponsor 13 children to attend secondary school, which costs each child about $125/year, an exorbitant sum for subsistence farmers.  Of course we must also provide for their uniforms, books, and supplies.  Each one will also have a solar lantern.

The two nursing students sponsored by THI have now graduated and are working as volunteers in a government clinic until jobs becomes available.  Their proud father is the contact person who oversees Take Heart projects at Kapoma School. 

The other major project of THI has evolved into four scholarships to the University of Zambia and two scholarships to a teachers college.  Bright motivated young people were identified by our other trusted contact in Zambia.  He has helped them prepare for rigorous academic training, and THI has provided each student with a laptop and a tutor to teach them basic computer skills.  These scholarships are an ongoing  commitment, four years for the university and three years for teachers college.  The university students have been granted government loans to cover tuition.  THI will cover their living expenses, books, notebooks and all other costs. 

THI thanks our generous donors who support these programs. 

NOTE:  Beginning in 2025 the Uganda project will have its own nonprofit:  Kiyunga Education Foundation.  Donations for the Kiyunga school should be addressed to the new nonprofit and sent to the same address.  (Website: https://kiyungaeducationfoundation.com/)