The proposed Vodafone Foundation Ireland Building is a multi-purpose facility to be constructed in Kaoma, Western Province, Zambia. The building will help facilitate the Intercultural Leadership Programme where students from Ireland and Zambia come together to learn from each other and share their experiences. The building will serve to house visiting students from Ireland and as a meeting and learning venue.
When not in use by the Leadership Programme, the building is available to the Cheshire Home Orphanage in Kaoma for income generation.
Coming Soon: News of our Leadership Programme and feedback from our pilot programme
Local Implementing Partner: BuildIT International, is an NGO that trains men and women in building skills, while working on construction projects for local communities. Alan Kerins Projects partners with BuildIT International so that the finished buildings are low cost and low maintenance, while at the same time fully fit for purpose. BuildIT uses local materials and appropriate technology in all its projects. The training programme means that when BuildIT leaves a community having completed a building project, there is a group left in the town with up to date building skills, and the ability to earn a living from these skills.
Project Overview
| Location | Kaoma, Zambia |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 18/08/2011 |
| Currently | Active |
Project benefits
- Provides a space for shared learning between Irish and Zambian young people to develope their understanding of Global issues and leadership skills.
- Enhance leadership skills of both Irish and Zambian young people.
- Enhanced understanding of global issues for both communities.
- Provides the opportunity to generate income to ensure education support for orphaned and vulnerable youth in Zambia
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