In Zambia, over 250,000 children are out of school, with many more at risk of dropping out due to poverty, early marriage, or lack of support. Sponsor an Education provides vulnerable and orphaned children in Livingstone with the opportunity not only to attend school, but to thrive-academically, emotionally, and socially-from grade 1 all the way through to college or vocational training.
Zambia continues to face significant challenges in education and child welfare. As of 2022, approximately 64.3% of the population-about 12.6 million people-live on less than $2.15 per day, indicating widespread poverty. While primary school enrollment is high at 97.2%, the net enrollment rate drops to 49.9% for secondary schools. Child marriage is also prevalent; 29% of girls marry before the age of 18, and 5% before age 15.
In Livingstone, Zambia, vulnerable and orphaned youth face more than just financial barriers to education - they lack the long-term support systems needed to transition from the classroom into meaningful careers. Simply paying school fees is not enough. Our holistic Sponsor an Education program addresses the root causes of educational inequality by not only providing full access to schooling, but also equipping students with the tools, guidance, and mentorship they need to thrive in life.
Without consistent, quality education, children are denied the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty-not just for themselves, but for future generations. The Sponsor an Education program provides long-term, holistic support from primary school through university, ensuring that vulnerable youth in Zambia don't just attend school, but thrive every step of the way. As one student puts it: "African Impact Foundation has helped me because I get a chance to learn and secure my future."
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