REPORT – AUTUMN 2022
Dear friends and supporters,
we are going through a long period of difficult, unstable times. Up to a few months ago we were forced stay isolated because of the Pandemic. Now because of the war near our home, in the heart of Europe, our certainties are unsure and we are all worried.
Despite everything, however, we continue to take care of those who still need solidarity, of those who live in even more precarious contexts than ours. The war in Ukraine is causing devastating damage in Africa, where rising prices make the already precarious situation even more serious.
We are completing the technical laboratory of the St.Peter’s Secondary School
During a trip to Livingstone in August, a group of German friends handed over to our Secondary School in Mundolobela/Livingstone-Zambia 6 Laptops donated by Labdoo.org Germany and 15 tracksuits.
SCHOOL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING ARE THE KEY FOR THEIR FUTURE
The construction work of the 5th building of our Secondary School, necessary for an increase by 20% of the receptive capacity from 300 to 350 students, is slowly moving forward according to our financial possibilities. Some Burraco Tournament, the sale of Christmas panettoni and Christmas lotteries in the coming months will give some oxygen. We plan to finish the work by 2023.
Professional courses continue to give excellent results.
We have managed to give a professional diploma to around 450 vulnerable young people from mid-2018 up to today. The majority of them have found employment and a good part have started a business.
From 2023 onward, each year we will reduce our contributions by 25% to make the Vocational Training Centre self-sufficient by 2026, according to forecasts and projects.
We thank all the friends and supporters who have been by our side and we hope to be able to count on your help in the coming years.
Gaby e Donne Jacaranda