Welcome to Optima Community School

DISA Zambia Projects Committee would like to introduce all the members to Optima Community School.

Optima Community School for the Disabled and Vulnerable (O.V.C.) was initiated with the aim of helping the most vulnerable children. 

DISA Zambia sponsored 11 mobility chairs which were manufactured by APTERS, one of the projects supported by DISA. DISA members along with APTERS co-founder visited the school and successfully delivered the chairs. 

DISA members with Optima headmistress and APTERS co-founder

Optima School headmistress and teachers are very thankful to DISA Zambia for this support.

Mobility chairs

DISA Zambia representatives had the opportunity to assess the school and its premises. Children from different age groups attend the classes according to their individual abilities.

Class in progress

Unfortunately, several pupils do not have stationery. Due to the rain, some school items were hung outside to dry on the washing line. In general, the school is clean and efficient.

School premises

Rainy days problems

School premises during rainy season

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