Mavis Mubanga, teacher at Mapalo, shared “I couldn’t hold my joy!”

As our schools in Zambia begin to prepare for the new academic year in January, we were excited to announce pay increases for teachers at all 3 sister schools! These were happy surprises, and our friends put together small celebrations for the occasion. Afterwards, we received these uplifting messages:

“I am so pleased to write you this mail on behalf of all the teachers and School board. There was excitement during our party as letters were presented to teachers and read them.
Teachers appreciated the increment which has come at a time when life is seemingly becoming so difficult due to covid-19 pandemic. The gesture is a motivation which is an indication to us that our partners care so much about our economic well being as the case may be we entirely rely on this appreciation for our survival. This is very sustaining and you have done it in the most transparent manner! Thank you!

In undertaking the party, all the 8 teachers were around and one representative from the school board ( vice treasurer) Joyce Ngosa who encouraged the teachers to put in their level best in the education of the orphan and vulnerable child under our guard. Teaching transforms life completely and so what we do is important and the more reason why all these efforts from friends to help us transform the lives and future leadership of Zambia and the world as a whole.” - Emmanuel Mumba (Mapalo head teacher) and Joyce Ngosa (Kafwa leader and Mapalo School Board Vice Treasurer)

“We are all excited about this wonderful development and it is a huge motivation for the teachers. Thank you very much and please pass this message to entire Health Ed Connect team.” -Jackson Manjai (Zamtan School Board Treasurer)

We are so grateful to YOU, our supporters, for making this possible!

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