Meet Our Partner Schools
We are so thankful for the schools that have allowed us to walk alongside them.
Chibanja Network
CHACOP
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CHACOP Community School has grown steadily since opening in 2007 with just seven children, and now educates more than 290 learners in Old Ng’ombe. Located in the central area of Ng’ombe, the school is known for its packed classrooms where kids are eagerly learning day in and day out, and is also recognized by their reading program which floods out into the school yard. Passerbys are always intrigued to see the kids gathered around books reading to each other at set hours of the day.
This reading program has given CHACOP a strong reputation in the community and word of mouth continues to increase their enrollment. The parents are the biggest fans of this school and are always inviting their neighbors to join in the success. The school is committed to helping pupils achieve excellent results while nurturing strong morals and character.
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Increased enrollment
Maintains 75%+ reading proficiency each year
Increased parent and donor engagement
Achieved school income target
Purchased and upgraded school property
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Everest
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Everest Community School was founded in 2010 by Bianco Mwenya, a passionate and dedicated teacher who started with just two learners after witnessing many children in the community wandering without access to education. Motivated by a desire to help children learn to read and write, he opened the school and the impact has been profound.
Today, Everest has grown to 105 students and continues to perform well academically. Serving children from Old Ng’ombe, Kalundu, and Chudleigh, the school focuses on providing affordable, quality education to combat illiteracy and equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve strong results by grade seven.
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Reading proficiency of 71% in 2025
Established partnership with international school
Expanded to two locations
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Flying Angels
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Flying Angels Community School was founded in 1999 by Bernard Sakala, who, unable to afford school fees for his own children, began teaching them at home and soon extended the opportunity to other families in the community. What began with just three learners has grown into a deeply rooted, family-centered school now serving over 130 students and led by his son Abel, one of the original pupils.
At Flying Angels, every child is welcomed regardless of background, and the school’s compassionate atmosphere is strengthened by the many teachers and staff who are themselves former Flying Angels students, uniquely able to understand the challenges their students face. Guided by a strong Christian foundation, the school meets academic, spiritual, and physical needs through quality education, daily mentorship, a children’s home, and a health clinic. With a heart to serve as the hands and feet of Christ, Flying Angels continues to grow its impact while dreaming boldly for the future.
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Strengthened school leadership
Increased teacher retention
Opened a school library
Constructed additional classrooms
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Fountain of Life
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Fountain of Life Community School was on the verge of closing when only two teachers, Priscilla Mukoka and Magret Mawelela, along with a small group of committed parents and 20 students, refused to give up. In 2002, with no school building and lessons taking place under a tree, they chose to keep the school open to children from low income households in Ng’ombe so that they could continue learning. Priscilla recalls choosing the name “Fountain of Life” because “this is where life happens!”
Today, the school has flourished, now serving over 190 students who sit on desks instead of mats and benefit from an enriched learning environment. Learners enjoy interactive lessons, use of technology, a strong reading foundation, and a character building discipleship program, ensuring quality education that parents can trust and children can thrive in.
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Consistently integrates local resources into teaching
Helps facilitate trainings for Chikondano network at Impact One
Strengthened administrative skills in leadership
Increased income through parent and donor engagement
Purchased school property and installed water, toilets, and wall fence
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Generous
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In 2007, seeing a deep need in his community, Nickton Nyirenda left his stable job as a mechanic to start Generous Community School with the vision of educating the thousands of vulnerable children living in Ng’ombe Compound. Since then, the school has grown dramatically and now serves more than 140 students, taught by three dedicated teachers who rotate among the crowded classrooms.
With a warm, charismatic personality, Nickton invites parents and partners in to the school on a regular basis to build well rounded support for his students. With strong partnerships, the school provides quality education, meals, and basic support to its students.
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Strengthened school leadership
Strengthened financial practices
Increased donor engagement
Purchased school property and is in process of building classrooms
Joy Grace
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With a deep desire to see his community rise above poverty and become healthy, developed, and self-sufficient, Patson Sakala, believed that education, alongside spiritual care, was the key. Led by this conviction, he began the school in 2005 by knocking on doors to enroll children who had no access to schooling.
Today, Joy Grace serves 147 students, offering a warm and nurturing environment where love and learning flourish. The school focuses on vulnerable children in Ng’ombe and surrounding areas, working to reduce illiteracy through strong reading programs and early-grade literacy support. Pastor Sakala and his dedicated staff ensure that learners, especially in grades one and two, build a solid foundation in reading and writing, opening doors to lifelong academic success.
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Strengthened administrative skills in leadership
Reading proficiency improved from 49% in 2022 to 74% in 2025
Increased teacher retention
Increased income through parent engagement
Constructed additional classroom
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Ng’ombe Community School
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Ng’ombe Community School is one of the pioneering schools in the area, founded in 1994 at a time when no government school existed in the compound. Established with a mission to educate and care for the community’s most vulnerable children, the school has grown to serve almost 400 learners from pre-grade to grade 7, with a unique extension to grades 8 and 9, one of the few places in Ng’ombe where older students can continue their education. Despite significant challenges during the expansion, School Director Catherine Changaya remained committed to supporting the youth of Ng’ombe, one of the most at-risk age groups, and together with her staff mobilized limited resources to make this vision a reality.
Today, the school plays a vital role in fighting illiteracy and promoting the value of education, offering some of the lowest fees in the community, providing discounts to ensure access, and delivering quality education to students. Known for its friendly environment, Ng’ombe Open also provides a nutrition program for grades 1–9, multiple extracurricular activities, and integrates modern technology.
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Strengthened administrative skills in school leadership
Reading proficiency improved from 59% in 2022 to 79% in 2025
Consistent implementation of literacy program
Increased donor engagement
Constructed additional classrooms
Adding a preschool unit
Chikondano Network
Anglican St. Mathias
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At the heart of Ng’ombe Compound in a bustling market area, the Anglican Church established St. Matthias Community School in 2011 with a mission to ensure that every child—especially vulnerable girls—can access quality education and be protected from early marriage. The school began with a handful of learners and volunteer teachers and has now grown into a vibrant community school supported by parents, the church, and outside partners.
With classrooms arranged around the church hall, today, St. Matthias serves more than 180 children who receive daily lessons, nutritious meals, and a safe, nurturing environment. During breaktime, the kids flood the yard to play games. The school’s unique strength lies in its commitment to combining education with protection, keeping learners safe, engaged, and empowered.
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Reading proficiency improved from 41% in 2022 to 59% in 2025
Improved retention of teachers
Improved financial management systems
Increased donor engagement
Integrated technology into the learning and administration
Apex Chisomo
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In 2005, 18-year-old Mirriam Lungu gathered a group of 7 children in a spare room of her family’s home and began teaching them. Though her father was initially hesitant, he recognized her deep passion and potential for helping orphans and vulnerable children who had no access to education. The following year, the school was officially registered with the Ministry of Education, marking the birth of Apex Chisomo.
From these humble beginnings, Apex Chisomo has grown into a thriving institution with two locations and nine classrooms, now serving 138 learners. 20 years later, Mirriam continues to nurture families and provide quality education to children who might otherwise be left behind. The school’s distinct strength lies in its commitment to providing high-quality education that enables underprivileged children in Ng’ombe to read and write at an early age, laying a strong foundation for their future success.
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Improved reading proficiency from 60% in 2023 to 64% in 2025
Improved financial management systems
Consistently implements literacy program
Purchased a second property for the school
Increased donor engagement
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Blue Star
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Blue Star Community School opened in January 2006, beginning with just six children learning in the family’s living room. As parents who recognized the shortage of schools in the area, and also trained teachers themselves, Mr. and Mrs. Munkombwe felt compelled to act. They began Blue Star with a simple mission: to provide children with access to education close to home, and almost 20 years later, they are still going strong.
After learning in their home, they built dedicated classrooms along the side of their house to serve as a safe, supportive learning environment that now has 109 learners with five teachers. The school is committed to motivating each child by providing quality education that builds essential skills, strengthens confidence, and helps every learner realize their full potential. Knowing each kid’s name and story, they meet them where they are to help them take the next step.
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Reading proficiency improved from 66% in 2023 to 82% in 2025
Consistently uses locally made resources in teaching lessons
Achieved school income target
Increased enrollment by 73%
Strengthened school leadership
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Bridges Bright
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Founded in 2009, Bridges Bright Community School serves more than 60 learners. Tucked away in the deepest corner of Ng’ombe, this school is offering a vital lifeline to underprivileged children in the community. Recognizing the daily challenges that children face, the struggles often experienced at home, and the devastating impact of abuse, the school’s founder, Grace Mwansa, is committed to protecting whoever she can. She gathers learners from all walks of life and begins to lay the educational foundation that supports their future success. Through quality teaching, daily meals, library visits, and focused reading and writing support, Bridges Bright creates a safe and nurturing environment where every child is given the opportunity to grow and thrive. The heart of the school is evident through Grace and her students.
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Improved reading rates from 29% in 2022 to 72% in 2025
Improved financial management practices
Increased donor engagement
Improved school infrastructure
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Emedel
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Emedel Community School was founded in May 2008 with just seven pupils and one dedicated teacher, Mr. Emmanuel Zulu. With a heart for the orphans and vulnerable children of the community and a background in education, Mr. Zulu and his passionate team set out to create a high-quality school that would serve those most in need. Supported by a strong school committee and the parents, Emedel maintains standards that produce confident, intelligent graduates who continue on to higher education - many of whom become teachers so that they can also give back!
With six dedicated teachers and 220 pupils now, Emedel offers holistic support that includes education, daily meals, and basic healthcare. Today, Emedel stands as a beacon of hope for learners, ensuring that every child receives quality education and the care they need to thrive.
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Reading proficiency improved from 41% in 2022 to 59% in 2025
Strengthened administrative practices
Increased donor engagement
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Golden Faith
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School Founder Jane Nyirongo’s passion for education comes from her own personal journey to receive one. Having to drop out of school at a young age due to family pressures, she returned to high school as an adult and even pursued higher education. This instilled a desire and commitment in Jane that no child should have to struggle for an education, and so began Golden Faith Christian Community School in 2017.
From those early days of introducing basic reading and writing, the school has grown into a Christ-centered community offering spiritual support, quality education, and a safe space for holistic development. Tucked down the winding paths of Ng’ombe, Golden Faith serves more than 150 children in their church hall and classrooms, with new enrollments every term. They empower each learner to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically.
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Reading proficiency improved from 33% in 2022 to 64% in 2025
Enrollment increased by 120%
Strengthened administrative and financial management practices
Improved teacher retention
Increased donor engagement
Constructed new classrooms
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Good Shepherd
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Founded in 2012, Good Shepherd Zambia Community School was established to meet the educational needs of children in Ng’ombe and nearby communities. Their heart was to inspire a generation of readers, so they began by opening up a community library where they provided access to books. Unfortunately, they quickly recognized the lack of interest in reading and the inability for many of their neighbors to do so, which prompted them to start teaching the children themselves.
What began with just eight learners and one teacher has grown into a thriving center of learning, now serving over 230 children with a team of eight dedicated teachers, still centered around a vibrant library at the heart of their school. The school creates a caring, interactive, and spiritually supportive environment, equipped with essential learning resources to help every learner flourish.
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Reading proficiency improved from 37% in 2022 to 80% in 2025
Enrollment increased by 107%
Strengthened school leadership
Increased parent and donor engagement
Improved teacher retention
Purchased school property and is developing
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Ng’ombe Jubilee
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Ng’ombe Jubilee Community School was founded in 2005 with just seven learners, and has now grown into a vibrant primary school serving more than 300 children from Ng’ombe and surrounding areas. The school is committed to providing a nurturing, productive, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels at home.
Director Joyce Muyunda welcomes all those who come into the school with warmth and professionalism, creating space for children and parents to reach their full potential. Offering quality education, along with programs such as literacy, exciting career days, sporting events, school tours, and more, Jubilee has become an environment where students grow with confidence, joy, and a strong sense of belonging.
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Reading proficiency improved from 61% in 2022 to 76% in 2025
Enrollment increased by 150%
Strengthened school leadership
Improved financial management practices
Achieved school income target
Improved teacher retention
Improved school infrastructure
Increased donor engagement
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Twin Palm
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Twin Palm Community School was founded by Pastor Matthews Lukwanda in Ng’ombe Compound after he recognized the need for greater educational opportunities. As a pastor, he noticed that he was the only person in his church who had completed high school. Motivated to change this reality, he established the school to serve children from his church and the wider community.
Today, with over 300 students, Twin Palm provides a nurturing Christian environment where learners of all literacy backgrounds are empowered to grow academically and spiritually, supported by quality teaching and nutritious meals that promote their overall wellbeing. Centered in the church hall and in classrooms around the property, the children greet you with joy when you walk through the gates.
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Reading proficiency improved from 49% in 2022 to 83% in 2025
Strengthened administrative skills of leadership
Increased school income
Increased donor engagement
Improved teacher retention
Established school library
Integrated technology into learning and administration
Winning Ways
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Winning Ways Community School opened in January 2011 with just seven learners in a single classroom. By the second term, enrollment had risen to 88, leading to the hiring of a second teacher, and the school has continued to grow since then—now serving 247 students.
With a heart for each child’s future, the school is committed to providing opportunities for personal growth - including a daily reading program where students support each other and extracurricular activities for additional fun and learning. The school provides a safe, loving, and caring environment where vulnerable children are nurtured academically and personally.
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Reading proficiency improved from 50% in 2022 to 71% in 2025
Strengthened school leadership
Improved teacher retention
Integrated technology into learning and administration