FAQ

Our Library and Resource Center is located in Ng’ombe Compound of Lusaka, Zambia. This is our primary catchment area for our work. We also have an office location in the U.S. to facilitate our fundraising and administrative work. If you’d like to visit us at either location, reach out and we will give you directions.

In Zambia, a community school is a school that is initiated, owned, and managed by the local community, rather than by the government or a private institution. These schools are usually established to provide access to education in areas where government schools are not available or are insufficient to meet local demand. They are managed by a school committee, provide minimal stipends for their teachers, and rely on community support for their finances. They follow the national Zambian curriculum and students can progress to higher levels of education.

If you are based in Ng’ombe Compound and interested in joining the work we do, you must first complete an interest form. At this point, we are accepting applications of interest but do not have an estimated start date for the interview and selection process.

Whether you are based in Zambia, the U.S., or around the world, we would love to connect your skill set and interest to our mission. You can complete an online interest form to tell us more about yourself. We will follow up with an appropriate placement for you.

We are always happy to receive books and teaching aids that can support our Community Library and schools. You can drop off any educational materials at our Impact One Library and Resource Center in Ng’ombe and we will put it to good use. If you would like to ship materials from the U.S., we suggest using Amezam and can send you details for their procedures.

Along with receiving material items like books and teaching aids, we rely on donations from individuals, churches, and organizations to sustain our work. There are many ways you can give - online, bank transfer, checks, and more. Reach out to us and we will connect you with the best way of giving.

At this point, we are not expanding to new areas. God has called us to invest deeply in our community to see holistic change. If you are based outside of our catchment area, we are happy to share tips and best practices. But we are unable to include you in our current programs.

Yes, we are willing to bring you our knowledge and best practices to help advance your organization’s work. Whether in literacy, school management, community development, interactive learning practices, we have a proven track record of success in Zambia. We provide training and mentoring services to outside organizations at a fee. Reach out to learn more!