Visit to Kad'Miel Academy 08 December, 2020

Earlier this month DISA Zambia representatives delivered food supplies to Kad'Miel Academy. The supplies were purchased using the funds raised during our annual Christmas lunch.

On December 8, 2020 our members attended the school leaving party which was postponed twice due to heavy rains and floods.

School leaving party

During this event all the children received food parcels containing the hot meal and snacks.

Children are enjoying their meals

Hot meal

The event was well organised (singing, reading and speeches). Real festive atmosphere was created by everyone involved.

Festive atmosphere

The school will reopen again in January 2021 but will continue to provide one meal a day for the vulnerable children. 

Unfortunately the constant flooding during rainy seasons is a serous problem for Kad'Miel Academy. 

The school is also in the process of adding another classroom. 

Flooded school ground

Visit to Kafwa Drop-in Centre 02 December, 2020

DISA Zambia Projects Committee representatives visited Kafwa Drop-in Centre on December 2, 2020. Our ladies delivered food supplies which had been purchased using funds raised during our annual Christmas lunch.

DISA members with Rosemary Mumba, Kafwa founder

These supplies will go a long way in assisting Kafwa with their feeding program.

Food supplies

Warm welcome

Our members received a lovely Christmas card with an endearing message.

Thank you Kafwa for the warm welcome and kind wishes.

Christmas card

Christmas Lunch 17 November, 2020

 DISA Zambia's annual Christmas Lunches became very traditional. It's our way to celebrate the end of the year.

Christmas game

Lucky winner

This year has been difficult and different for everyone, especially for the most vulnerable communities. Instead of traditional gift swapping, the members decided to make the contributions towards the purchase of food supplies for Kafwa Drop In Centre and Kad'Miel Academy. This kind gesture from our members will help these projects to provide meals for their pupils during school hours.

Our ladies received very special gifts (colourful masks) made by APTERS (one of DISA's projects) as their appreciation for DISA's ongoing support.

Mask from APTERS

We would like to thank Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel for hosting us again. Your Chefs and the entire team did a fantastic job preparing and serving the delicious lunch.

Thank you members for your attendance. We had a wonderful time together!

Donation to Kafwa

On 6th of November, 2020 DISA Zambia Projects Committee representatives visited Kafwa Drop-in Center, the project which has been supported by DISA for several years.

Welcome message

Thank You message from Kafwa children

DISA members handed over several computers donated by CF2M (Le Centre de Formation 2 Mille) from Brussels, Belgium. DISA Zambia sponsored the electrical installation in the computer room. This combined input is beneficial for Kafwa as they will be able to conduct the computer lessons.

Rosemary Mumba (Kafwa founder), the teachers and all the children really appreciate this generous contribution. 

DISA Zambia would like to thank our member Inès de Biolley for securing the donation for Kafwa.

Rosemary Mumba (left) and Inès de Biolley (right)

DISA Projects Committee are welcomed by Kafwa

Kafwa pupils 

Kad'Miel Academy Report

DISA Zambia Projects Committee would like to share another successful report on Kad'Miel Academy.

In September, 2020 DISA Zambia received the donation from the Penrith Quaker Meeting, UK. This organization awarded Kad'Miel Academy as the beneficiary. 

The donation was wisely spent on school desks, hand wash stations and hand sanitizers (to comply with the current school opening requirements).

Kad'Miel Academy pupils and teachers are very grateful to the Penrith Quaker Meeting for their donation and support. DISA Zambia would like to thank our member Ann Phiri for securing this donation and assisting us.

School desks

School desks in use

Hand wash station in use

Sanitizers

The school also received private donation of Chitenge material which was used to make the face masks.

The pupils with masks

Every pupil is in compliance

DISA Zambia is very proud that Kad'Miel Academy is in compliance with the current hygiene requirements.

DISA Zambia at The Lusaka Food Market 26 September, 2020

On September 26, 2020 our Executive Committee represented DISA Zambia at The Lusaka Food Market.

Set up in progress

Our team was selling delicious baked goods, cookbooks "A Gastronomic Tour of the World" with the recipes compiled by DISA members, fine hand-crafted jewellery and other goods.

Set up in progress

All proceeds from the sales will be used to support DISA Zambia's charity projects.

Executive Committee before the opening

Such exposure also provides opportunities for our organization to build the connections and attract new members. Executive Committee was happy to meet and welcome new members to DISA Zambia's team.

Masked up and ready to meet the customers

Our Executive Committee would like to Thank the members who managed to attend the event and supported DISA Zambia.

Coffee Morning 17 September, 2020

DISA Zambia's Coffee Mornings are very social and informal. Our members always appreciate the opportunity to get together with friends and enjoy coffee with homemade treats.

Debbie, DISA's Secretary, hosted this Coffee Morning in her beautiful spring garden.

The ladies were happy to catch up after a long break.

Dot is delivering her speech

Dot, DISA's Chair Lady, updated the members on DISA's activities related to the charity projects. Our members were also briefed about the upcoming events.

Kad'Miel Academy Updates

DISA Zambia Projects Committee would like to share the updates from Kad'Miel Academy. Our organization assisted this community school in March 2020. The following items were sponsored by DISA Zambia: textbooks, school desks, small plastic chairs and the computer.

Forty-nine of Level 7 and Level 9 students are currently in attendance. 

Kad'Miel students

They are happy using the new textbooks and the computer. The students are also utilising the new desks and the chairs. 

Class in progress

Students are enjoying the new desks

Kad'Miel Academy teachers and pupils are very grateful to all DISA members for their ongoing support.

Mutendere Chicken Cooperative

Mutendere Chicken Cooperative is one of the projects supported by DISA Zambia. This group of single mothers of children with disabilities is from Kanyama Compound. They raise and sell chickens in order to sustain their families and send their children to school.

DISA Zambia assist Mutendere Chicken Cooperative once a year. This year was not an exception. The following items were supported by DISA: chicks, starter feed, saw dust, vaccine, etc.

Donation

The ladies from Mutendere are very grateful to DISA Zambia as this donation was very crucial during the pandemic.

Mutendere ladies at work

We would like to share the letter we received from Mutendere.

Thank You Letter

Paint & Sip Fundraising Event

DISA Zambia Executive Committee is pleased to announce the launching of our new fundraising event Paint & Sip.

This event is a great way to have fun by creating a masterpiece and raise funds to support our projects.

Executive Committee organised the trial event on June 26, 2020. The concept of the trial was to review the event before introducing it to our members.

Our special Thanks go to DISA Projects Committee Chair Lady Daniël for this ingenious idea and for hosting the event. Daniël is a very passionate artist who loves to share with our ladies that you do not have to paint perfectly, you just need a love for colours and adventure!

Daniël (on the left) and Jill (EC member)
 during the trial event

Our first Paint & Sip was held on July 30, 2020. The event was very successful. DISA members had the opportunity to explore what canvas, paint and brush can do. Well done ladies! 

DISA Zambia would like to welcome two new members (Tracy and Lindy) to our team.

Participants with their art works from the left:
 Dot (DISA Chair Lady), Cathy, Ilse, Tracy (new member), Shelly and Lindy (new member)

Thanks to all participants. All funds raised by the event will be used to support DISA charity projects.

Welcome to Kad'Miel Academy

DISA Projects Committee would like to introduce all members to Kad'Miel Academy, our new project since March 2020.
Kad'Miel Academy is a community school situated in Bauleni. It started as a school in 2003 with only 7 children and now it houses a total of 300 pupils. The school runs the following programs: ICT program, Feeding program, Literacy program, OVC support program. The school has eight qualified members of staff to help to implement effectively all academics and other related programs. The youngest children are 2 years old (baby class/reception class) and the oldest children are in Grade 9. The school also cares for the needs of 10 orphaned children.

Grade 9 teacher

Grade 9 - only 3 desks

A classroom with no desks and no chairs

Primary school without desks

During the visit DISA Committee members noticed that there's an obvious need for desks, chairs and books. The following items were sponsored by DISA members: textbooks, school desks, small plastic chairs, a computer (to assist with ICT program).
Kad'Miel Academy teachers and pupils are very grateful to all DISA members for their support.

Textbooks

Computer

Desks

Plastic chairs