Build a Youth Community Center to Empower Girls

Dear supporters,

We are so excited to announce that the funds for the first phase of our Youth Hub have been raised! We couldn't have done this without the amazing support of the Knappe Koppen Foundation from the Netherlands. Over the past year, 36 members of this foundation have raised an amazing 15,000 euros which will go towards the build of our first workshop space, the caretaker's cottage and a toilet block. 

Last month, four representatives from Knappe Koppen visited Zambia and they had the opportunity to visit the land as well as join various projects such as sports, girl impact, youth insaka and LETS. Besides their generous donation, they also brought various items like clothes, assorted stationeries and toys. The clothes will be donated to children within our Youth Insaka and Sponsor a Child Program, the rest of the items will be used at the Community Center during activities. 

At the moment, we are waiting for building approval from the local council, the next meetings are held in July so we are hoping to proceed with phase 1 of the build very soon. 

Again, we want to tremoundsly thank Knappe Koppe Foundation and of course everyone else that has donated towards our Community Center. The Youth Hub will change many lives within the community by providing youth recreation activities, women empowerment skills and other job opportunities. 

We are looking forward to sharing more excited news very soon! 

Links:

• Knappe Koppen Instagram post about their visit with AIF!