Sport bridges the gap between the young and the old as members of the community gather to watch, cheer and celebrate their heroes. Our Sports Program dubbed the “Rural Sports for All” Will be implemented in two Chiefdoms (Chikanta and Siachitema Chiefdom) in Kalomo West. The program is funded by the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic…
The Story of Change Noria Mulemwe is one of the beneficiary of the Climate Smart Economic Empowerment Program in Nampongo community. At the time Response Network was conducting the base line for the project in the area, Noria like every other farmer in Nampongo Community was illiterate about the garden operations and its benefits, she…
Dingile Nyirenda, a young woman residing in Kazungula district, was a beneficiary of the Sponsorship Program from grade 6 through grade 12. During that period, Dingile lived with her older sister, who was unable to provide the financial support necessary for her education. At the time, there was no free education policy in place, making…
Women groups/clubs in Nampongo Community mainly grew only rape on their land as this was the most profitable crop the could harvest which could enable them to make some money for their livelihood and to be able to purchase chemical fertilizers and pesticides. However, what they did not know was that the growing of a…
I am Hope Mutafela Hope and I am 23 years old, currently, I am a student at ICOF University, studying Clinical Medicine under a Government scholarship. I come from a family of four and am the first born all girls. Both my parents are alive but my mum and dad divorced when I was in…
Lillian Moono is a polite, soft-spoken young lady with an infectious charm about her who completed high school in 2020. Lillian is now 22 years old and a great contrast to the little girl she was when she started on the sponsorship program when she was only in the fourth grade. Lillian was recommended to…
Leya Moonga is a well composed young lady with an infectious smile that you can’t help but return. She is in her 12th and final grade at Dambwa Secondary School and is looking forward to the next step in her journey. Leya lives with her aunt and uncle who are her primary caregivers. Her uncle…
In a world where education is the key to opening a lot of doors, one woman took it upon herself to put self-consciousness and prejudice aside to continue her educational journey. Precious Munkombwe Mudenda is a 34-year-old inspiration to both young and old. Precious is well on her way to achieving her dream of attaining…
Limpo Siloiso is a bubbly, outgoing and personable young lady who is always willing to help with a friendly smile on her face. Limpo is being supported by one our generous partners, Delta Kappa Gamma in Norway. The society has a history steeped in women empowerment and through their support of girls through school via…
My life has not been the same since I met the facilitators from Response Network because I used to be a very reserved and was too shy to talk to my parents about who I want to become in life. I was born in Monze but raised and started school in Kasikili where I reside…
