Life-Changing Opportunities

Scholarships change lives in big ways! For Japhet Mumba from Mapalo, Zambia, the Young Peacemakers Community School and high school scholarship made way for a bright future. Just last month, Japhet was awarded a full bursary (scholarship) from the Zambian government to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at Mukuba University. Scholarships like this from the government are rare, which speaks highly to his academic capability, and to the community cheering him on. Japhet kindly shared this story of his experience.

“My name is Japhet Mumba and I am a third born in the family of four children. My elder brother Mumba Emmanuel is a teacher at Young peace makers community school (YPM) in Ndola-Mapalo. Our youngest brother Michael is still schooling and our sister is married.

Therefore, I started my primary school in grade one at Young peace makers community school (YPM) in 2012. This late commencement of schooling was due to the demise of our dearly mother and father. This saddened our hearts deeply.

However, through my brother Mumba I was identified by Heathed connect as a double orphan in grade eight in 2018. The Heathed connect group took up a mantle of supporting me in various ways until I completed my secondary school in 2022. For example, in provision of substantial meals, clothing and school necessities.

Additionally, Young peace makers community wrote a letter for me to the bursary committee of High institutions in Zambia to be considered. Fortunately, I was accorded a bursary to pursue bachelor in pharmacy at Mukuba University in Kitwe.

Lastly, I sincerely encourage my fellow learners to set a 'massive goal' in their lives, pray for it to God, work hard and smart on the goal set in order for them to accomplish what they are aspiring now to be in future because 'the sky is the limit.'“

Life-changing opportunities are supported by passionate people like you, uplifting the importance of access to education through our community schools and scholarships for students like Japhet. Thank you!