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Help Rural Women Escape Poverty

Help Rural Women Escape Poverty
Location: Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Category: Education
Published: 21 September 2007
Progress:
100% funded
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Rating:
24 Ratings
Josephine Bwalya (18 years) is from Kalundu, a rural area near Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. She lives with her single mother and three younger siblings. Josephine graduated from the Matero Girls High School in 2005 with a Senior Grade 12 certificate. Josephine was nominated by the Zambian Wildlife Authority to study at the SA College of Tourism.

She is being trained in culinary art, housekeeping, front office management, food and beverages, management and entrepreneurship. Upon completion of her studies, Josephine will work in one of the Zambian Wildlife Authority national parks. She dreams of owning her own lodge in Zambia. In the meantime she will be supporting her mother and her younger siblings contributing towards their education.

English (3):

  • Thank You

    by Angela M., posted 10 months ago

    A big THANK YOU to our generous supporters. We were able to cover her tuition costs. Josephine has graduated from the College and returned home to Zambia. She should be starting work at the game park near her home this month. Thank you once aga... …more

  • Test results

    by Angela M., posted 12 months ago

    We have just got Josephine’s latest test results. She got an average of 76%. Food and Beverages: 72%
    Culinary Art: 82%
    Accommodation services: 69%
    Front of house operations: 81%
    The class average was 70% – a high standard. The students take their st... …more

  • Hello and welcome

    by Angela M., posted about 1 year ago

    Welcome!
    Thank you for visiting Josephine.
    Most of the students at the South African College for Tourism (SACT) come from the most beautiful wilderness areas. Unfortunately they are also isolated with very little chance for employment.
    SACT was... …more


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