Located in Katombora, Zambia, our students demonstrate extraordinary resilience by learning music entirely outdoors while awaiting a new school building.
Under the guidance of their dedicated teacher Oscar, their fierce loyalty and adaptability continually inspire our global community.
COMMUNITY CHALLENGES
The reality our students face every day
In rural Zambia's Southern Province, families live with some of the widest gaps in basic services on the continent. Here's a snapshot of the community where we serve our students.
79%
live below the poverty line
In rural Zambia, nearly 4 in 5 people live in poverty. Families spend 64% of their income on food alone.
47%
lack access to safe drinking water
Only about half of rural Zambians have access to safe water. The Kazungula district has long suffered from inadequate water infrastructure.
1 in 8
rural households have electricity
Less than 12% of rural homes have any access to electricity - compared to
75% in Zambia's cities.
SOURCES
The Borgen Project/World Bank, 2024 • World Bank, 2024 • SADC, June 2025 • UNICEF Zambia