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Chief postpones initiation ceremonies in bid to prevent teen pregnancy, early marriage and spread of HIV
On one of my last evenings in Makwatata, more than 40 women of all ages from the village gathered together to show me what happens during an initiation ceremony, the rite of passage performed for every Ngoni girl when she … Continue reading
Free education boosts school attendance, but strained resources are failing to improve standards
The introduction of free primary education for all children in 2002 has made a significant difference to the lives of children all over Zambia. There are now three and a half million children between the ages of 7 and 15 … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Education, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Poverty, Tradition, Zambia
Tagged agriculture, charity, children, community, education, opportunity, rural, self help africa, zambia
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Living with disability and discrimination in Makwatata
Rachel Ngoma and Elita Ng’ombe “A few years ago, there was a lot of stigma in the community surrounding HIV and Aids. We were not permitted to join other groups or organisations, or access loans, for example. But things are … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Culture, Education, Health, HIV/AIDS, Women, Zambia
Tagged agriculture, community, disability, education, opportunity, poverty, rural, self help africa, training
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Making a house a home in Makwatata
With just two small rooms and two tiny windows, a simple stool and a reed mat for a bed, my house in Makwatata is typical of those lived in by young families. Indeed, it was the home of Mike Nyewali … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Culture, Development, Poverty, Tradition, Zambia
Tagged agriculture, community, home, makwatata, poverty, self help africa, training, zambia
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Neighbouring villages united in their love of football
The sun is beginning to hang heavy in the sky at 3.30pm as 22 already sweaty men run out onto Chilobwe’s football pitch, to the whoops and chants from the crowd on either side of the field. Chilobwe are playing … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Culture, Development, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Poverty, Tradition, Zambia
Tagged children, community, competition, entertainment, music, rivalry, rural, self help africa, soccer, sport, village, zambia
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Building eco-friendly stoves in Chilobwe village
“The rains are much shorter now than they used to be, and this is affecting our crops. We need to change our thinking if we are to stop this from getting worse.” Jenifer Miti is a member of a group … Continue reading
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