Zambia: Livingstone (SUMMER 2019)
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Impact of your donation on the project:
With 150 CHF you provide 1 teacher for 2 weeks With 75 CHF you provide 1 teacher for 1 week With 37.50 CHF you provide 1 teacher for ½ week Our Bank Details:
CH41 8000 5000 0460 4205 7 Pieces, 9000 St. Gallen RAIFFEISEN SCHWEIZ GENOSSENSCHAFT |
100% of your donation will go to the project as PIECES covers all its organizational costs with revenue from own events. |
«Zikomo!»
This is a word which the PIECES volunteers heard many times during their stay in Zambia. It means «Thank you» in the local language Chichewa.
The thankfulness, happiness and joy which the students from the Nekacheya School showed towards the volunteers was overwhelming. They had so much fun together during the classes in which the volunteers taught them English. The African pupils always wanted to know more about this far country called Switzerland and their thirst for knowledge seemed to be endless. That is because the students see education as a chance. In Zambia over 60% of the population lives below the poverty line. Education is their opportunity to escape it and have a better life in the future. PIECES plays a special role in this process by teaching them essential English skills. Along the way the kids really sneak into the volunteer’s hearts.
«Thank you»
When was the last time, you received a truly meant one from one of your peers? We are used to say it all the time, but do we really mean it?
The «Zikomo» from the students in Zambia, is a truly meant one. The PIECES volunteers were very warmly welcomed by the students and teachers. Teaching in Zambia is really a one-of-a-kind experience. It was a pleasure to see all the students making process and participating eagerly during the lesson. Of course, sometimes it can get a little messy and a little loud during the class. But in the end the exchange between the «mzungu» - as the foreigners are being called and what actually means «traveller» - and the children is a very valuable experience for both sides. The volunteers influence the lives of the kids in a very meaningful way by broadening their horizon and helping them personally as well as academically. The volunteers on the other hand experience and learn to appreciate the pleasure of a simple life. And most importantly: They learn to be thankful, even for the little things. One volunteer said that during his stay in Zambia, he never heard anyone complain – even if the sun was stiflingly hot burning down on their heads or the children were hungry as they have not received any breakfast.
So now, here is the opportunity for you to join in and feel the love from the beautiful country of Zambia. Your donation will be very much appreciated and deserves hundreds of truly meant Zikomo’s! It provides education for the children far from our homes and makes the world a little bit fairer. Furthermore, doing something good by donating money gives us so much back. Sometimes this seems like a paradox: Because the smiles, the thankfulness and the love of the children from the Nekacheya school really is priceless.
This is a word which the PIECES volunteers heard many times during their stay in Zambia. It means «Thank you» in the local language Chichewa.
The thankfulness, happiness and joy which the students from the Nekacheya School showed towards the volunteers was overwhelming. They had so much fun together during the classes in which the volunteers taught them English. The African pupils always wanted to know more about this far country called Switzerland and their thirst for knowledge seemed to be endless. That is because the students see education as a chance. In Zambia over 60% of the population lives below the poverty line. Education is their opportunity to escape it and have a better life in the future. PIECES plays a special role in this process by teaching them essential English skills. Along the way the kids really sneak into the volunteer’s hearts.
«Thank you»
When was the last time, you received a truly meant one from one of your peers? We are used to say it all the time, but do we really mean it?
The «Zikomo» from the students in Zambia, is a truly meant one. The PIECES volunteers were very warmly welcomed by the students and teachers. Teaching in Zambia is really a one-of-a-kind experience. It was a pleasure to see all the students making process and participating eagerly during the lesson. Of course, sometimes it can get a little messy and a little loud during the class. But in the end the exchange between the «mzungu» - as the foreigners are being called and what actually means «traveller» - and the children is a very valuable experience for both sides. The volunteers influence the lives of the kids in a very meaningful way by broadening their horizon and helping them personally as well as academically. The volunteers on the other hand experience and learn to appreciate the pleasure of a simple life. And most importantly: They learn to be thankful, even for the little things. One volunteer said that during his stay in Zambia, he never heard anyone complain – even if the sun was stiflingly hot burning down on their heads or the children were hungry as they have not received any breakfast.
So now, here is the opportunity for you to join in and feel the love from the beautiful country of Zambia. Your donation will be very much appreciated and deserves hundreds of truly meant Zikomo’s! It provides education for the children far from our homes and makes the world a little bit fairer. Furthermore, doing something good by donating money gives us so much back. Sometimes this seems like a paradox: Because the smiles, the thankfulness and the love of the children from the Nekacheya school really is priceless.
Volunteering:
What will you do?
PIECES volunteers are teaching English at the Nekacheya School in Livingstone. The English level of the students is basic, and their age varies between eight and 13 years. In addition to the English teaching, the volunteers organize special activities with the students and spend a lot of time with the kids.
Where will you live?
The volunteers live in a volunteer house. The contact person is glad to help with any questions about Livingstone, things to do and how to get around.
Logistics:
PIECES volunteers are teaching English at the Nekacheya School in Livingstone. The English level of the students is basic, and their age varies between eight and 13 years. In addition to the English teaching, the volunteers organize special activities with the students and spend a lot of time with the kids.
Where will you live?
The volunteers live in a volunteer house. The contact person is glad to help with any questions about Livingstone, things to do and how to get around.
Logistics:
Project Times |
4 weeks in August and 3 weeks in February |
Costs |
PIECES covers the costs for board and lodging during the stay |
Working hours |
Approximately 4-5 hours a day |
Prerequisites |
Excellent English, Flexibility and Motivation |