On September 28, 2022 DISA members visited APTERS and Mutendere Chicken Cooperative.
This year our organization was able to assist many projects using funds raised during Charity Golf Tournament 2022. DISA Zambia sponsored the materials which APTERS used to manufacture assistive devices. These devices were distributed among many children with cerebral palsy.
Mutendere team was able to maintain and expand their Chicken Cooperative which supports many single mothers of children with cerebral palsy.
APTERS and Mutendere are truly grateful to DISA and all the sponsors of Charity Golf Tournament 2022.
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| Wall at APTERS |
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| Manufacturing room |
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| APTERS visit |
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| DISA members with Mutendere team |
DISA Zambia General Meeting was held on September 27, 2022 at Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel. Thank you Southern Sun for your ongoing support and hospitality.
As a guest speaker of the month we were proud to introduce Chitalu Chishimba from Vision of Hope, one of our newest projects.
Vision of Hope Zambia was founded in 2009 and is a child care facility registered and recognized by the government of the republic of Zambia. It is situated in Chamba Valley and works to support young women and girls who, for various reasons, don't have access to safe family care and support. Thank you Chitalu for your insightful speech.
Dot Mead, DISA Chairlady, informed DISA members about the projects which received financial support using funds raised during the annual Charity Golf Tournament. Dot also welcomed new members to our community.
If you are interested in joining DISA Zambia, please send an email to: disazambia1@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
DISA Zambia Projects Committee would like to share the feedback received from Optima Community School for the Disabled and Vulnerable. Using funds raised during Charity Golf Tournament, our organization was able to sponsor educational materials and equipment, hygiene materials, crutches as well as to fix the toilet facilities.
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| DISA members during the visit |
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| DISA members with Kenneth |
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| Kenneth during the tour |
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| Work in progress |
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| Ready to use devices |
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| APTERS team |
Our Projects Committie Chairlady Chau organized physical activities for the pupils from Kafwa, one of the projects supported by DISA.
Chau conducts exercises for Kafwa pupils from the primary class and Taekwondo lessons for the pupils from grade 2 up to grade 7. Thank you Chau for your commitment. The children really enjoy these activities and highly appreciate your support.
Earlier this month DISA members and friends enjoyed a butterfly walk with Nico at the Lazy J Sanctuary.
The participants learned about 131 species of butterflies found at the sanctuary. Thank you Nico for this knowledebale activity. Thank you Lazy J Sanctuary for your hospitality.
DISA Zambia Chairlady Dot Mead and Projects Chairlady Chau Nguyen visited Optima Community School on June 9, 2022. Optima Community School for the Disabled and Vulnerable (O.V.C.) was initiated with the aim of helping the most vulnerable children. Optima is one of the projects supported by DISA.
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| Chau(left), Hellen Chikalamo (middle), Dot (right) |
DISA members were happy to see the perfect condition of the school ground which was improved last year using the funds raised during DISA Charity Golf Tournament 2021. The pavement provides easy access to the school.
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| School children |
Hellen Chikalamo, the Headmistress, discussed the school requirements which will be attended by our organization. DISA Chairlady and Projects Chair are proud of Optima. Currently the school is able to accommodate more children and assist the community with DISA's ongoing support.
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| School children |
DISA Zambia General Meeting was held in the serene environment of 37d Gallery. It was a meeting with a difference as it was combined with our traditional Coffee Morning.
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Serene environment |
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The gallery |
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The gallery |
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Delicious cakes |
As a guest speaker of the month we were proud to introduce Ms. Samantha Brown, the Coordinator of stART Foundation. Through 37d Gallery, stART provides a dynamic and sustainable showcase for emerging and established artists to exhibit and sell selected artworks to an ever-growing local and international market. Income generated from gallery commissions along with donations fund the children outreach programme in Mfuwe. For more information, please visit: www.thestartfoundationtrust.org
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Samantha Brown during her speech |
Dot Mead, DISA Chairlady, briefed the members about the outcome of our annual Charity Golf Tournament which turned out to be another success.
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Dot Mead during her speech |
DISA Zambia welcomed two new members (Sophie and Mary) to our community. Thank you 37d Gallery for hosting us this morning.
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DISA members |
DISA Zambia 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament was held on 5th May 2022 at the Lusaka Golf Club. This successful event gave DISA Zambia the opportunity to raise funds which will be used to support our charity projects aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable members of the society. Our Sincere Gratitude goes to our sponsors for their generosity:
Liberty Life Insurance Ltd – main sponsorship for two years
Nemerit Ltd.
Evergreen Sports Betting Ltd
The Embassy of Ireland
Presecure Security
Deli Spices Zambia
Mart Solutions
Cresta Golfview Hotel
Switch AC DC Ltd
Square Cash Financial Servces
Paveline Construction Ltd.
KPMG Zambia Ltd.
Arc Save Travel & Tours Ltd.
Iway Africa Zambia Ltd.
Thank You DISA Zambia Executive Committee (Dot Mead, Kala Iyengar, Mila van Niekerk, Joan Cochrane, Noemi Fülöp, Chau Nguyen, Chana Soko, Karen Edwards, Rumman Khan) and DISA members (Shelly Scott, Bev Watson, Lindy Richards, Maria Murray) for your hard work and dedication.
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| DISA team |
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| DISA team |
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| DISA team |
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| Ready for registration |
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| Ready for registration |
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| Registration in progress |
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| Registration in progress |
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| Rumman in action |
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| Delicious cupcakes for all the players |
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| Liberty Life team |
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| Mart Solutions team |
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| Deli Spices team |
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| Practice |
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| Zambia Airways team |
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| Evergreen Sports Betting team |
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| Square Cash Financial Services team |
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| KPMG team |
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| Mart Solutions stall |
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| Presecure stall |
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| Chau in action |
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| Ian Ratnam |
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| Way Africa stall |
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| Deli Spices stall |
DISA Zambia is very grateful to the Lusaka Golf Club for the opportunity to host our Charity Golf Tournament which was held on 5th May 2022.
Our Sincere Gratitude for the auction prizes goes to our sponsors:
Ethiopian Airlines – distinguished sponsorship for two years
Zambia Airways
Mvuu Lodge
Lotri Bay Lodge
Mutinondo Wilderness
A Huge Thank You goes to Ian Ratnam for hosting the auction which helped DISA Zambia to raise funds for supporting our charity projects.
Our Special Thank You goes to Trade Kings Limited for the beverage sponsorship during the event.
Our Sincere Gratitude goes to the prize giving sponsors:
Radisson Blu
Southern Sun Ridgeway
Lazy J Sanctuary
Mart Solutions
D&V Garden Accessories
Lusaka Collective
Darren Young
Our Sincere Gratitude goes to our cash donors:
Noemi and Viktor Fülöp
Pam Barker
Shiraz Limbada
Thank You Maggie Antonopoulou for sponsoring the bananas for our players. Thank You Karen Edwards for the delicious cupcakes.
With your contributions we can make the difference in the lives of many Zambian women and children.
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| Ready for prize giving |
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| Set up for prize giving and auction ceremony |
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| Mark Gobiérnales from Liberty Life |
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| Dot Mead, DISA Zambia Chairlady |
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| Ethiopian Airlines ticket handover |
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| Zambia Airways ticket handover |
