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 |