MCUSzambia Urban and rural health and education in Africa
Impact

What we have finished, and what we are measured on next

Two completed programmes, three pupil voices, and the targets we have committed to for 2027.

2018
Founded in Lusaka, Zambia
500+
Teachers trained since 2018
10,000
Zambian students reached
13
Partner schools in Zambia and Malawi
Completed

Programmes we have already closed out

2018–2021

Academic Excellence Program

Trained 500+ teachers in delivery skills and improved pass rates by 30% for 10,000 Zambian students.

2021–2023

Rural Parent Economic Empowerment

A fish-farming and entrepreneurship initiative for parents struggling to meet their children’s school needs. Household income rose 25% for 500+ families. Delivered in partnership with Lusaka City Council.

In their words

Pupils and alumni

Portrait of Namakau Muyunda

“I never thought I’d say this, but mathematics and science have become my favorite subjects! Before joining the MCUSzambia program, I struggled to understand even the simplest concepts. But with the help of the dedicated teachers and mentors like Mr. Olatala and Mr. Kumwenda, I’ve gained confidence and a deeper understanding of the subjects.”

“Now, I’m in grade 9 and excelling in mathematics and science. I’ve even started to enjoy solving math problems and conducting science experiments.”

Namakau Muyunda Grade 9, Mkandawire Secondary School
Portrait of Imasiku Mabuku

“MCUSzambia’s mathematics and science program has been a game-changer for me. Before joining the program, I was struggling to keep up with my peers. But with the help of the program’s experienced teachers and mentors, I’ve been able to catch up and even excel in these subjects.”

“I’m excited to pursue a career in engineering or physics. The program has instilled in me a love for learning and a desire to make a positive impact in my community.”

Imasiku Mabuku Grade 12, Libala Secondary School
Portrait of Mary Hadunka

“I’m forever grateful to MCUSzambia for laying the foundation for my academic success. As a student in the mathematics and science program, I received the support and guidance I needed to excel in these subjects.”

“Now, I’m pursuing a degree in biochemistry at the University of Zambia, and I’m confident that I’ll make a positive impact in the field of medicine.”

Mary Hadunka Biochemistry major, University of Zambia
Gallery

Programme delivery, 2018 onwards

A large group of secondary school girls in blue and beige uniform seated together, laughing, with an MCUSzambia facilitator standing beside them
A session with secondary school pupils at a partner school.
Adults seated on chairs in a school hall listening to a facilitator standing at the front
A community session in a partner school hall.
A large group of adults posed together in a hall, many holding certificates
Participants at the close of a training session, with their certificates.
A hall of people seated on plastic chairs facing a facilitator holding a flipchart
A workshop session run around a flipchart.
People seated in a wide circle of chairs in a hall during a group workshop
Group work in the round.
Adults seated at desks in a classroom while a facilitator stands at the front of the room
A classroom-based training session.
A facilitator in a blue suit standing and speaking to a group seated at desks
Briefing a group of teachers.
A large outdoor assembly of pupils in red and white uniform seated on the grass under trees
An outdoor assembly under the trees.
Pupils seated at desks across a large school hall with a corrugated iron roof
A full school hall.
An MCUSzambia facilitator addressing a large group of seated secondary school pupils in an open hall
Addressing pupils at a school assembly.
A facilitator teaching a small group of pupils at a blackboard in a classroom
Small-group teaching at the blackboard.
Secondary school pupils sitting spaced apart at desks in a large school hall during an examination
An examination sitting in a partner school hall.
What we are committing to

Targets for 2027

These are the numbers we expect to be held to. Progress against them is what a funder should ask us for.

  • Partner with 7 to 15 rural schools in Zambia and Malawi, and train 500+ teachers in STEM pedagogy.
  • Improve student academic performance by 35% in sciences and mathematics through enhanced curricula and resources.
  • Provide clean water, sanitation facilities and medical access to 1,000+ children in rural schools.
  • Deliver 5,000+ daily nutritious meals through school feeding programmes.
  • Secure $280,924 in funding to scale operations.
  • Invite over 200 mathematics and sciences teachers from abroad to volunteer in rural African schools.
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