The team will spend two days visiting the ZACTS projects run by International Needs Zambia.
Located in Solwezi, ZACTS School has experienced remarkable growth since its founding in 2012. What began with just 60 students has blossomed into an educational institution serving over 1,200 children today.
Beyond education, the school has created opportunities for vulnerable women in the community. These women receive training and employment in sustainable food production, including vegetable gardening, livestock raising, and fish farming.
This integrated approach serves multiple purposes: providing nutritious meals for students, strengthening the school's self-sufficiency, and empowering local women through practical skills training and economic independence.
Visit Bella Ciao
Bella Ciao is a community centre in Kawangware Slum that provides a safe space for vulnerable children. It is home to two programs: Real Hope and Joyful Hearts.
Real Hope (RHYCO) runs a drop-in centre for 128 children and a safe house for 40 children who need temporary shelter from abuse. The program provides nutritious meals, health care, mentorship, psychosocial support, and hygiene care; through sponsorship, they are able to go to school.
Joyful Hearts (JHC) is a community-based rehabilitation program for children with cerebral palsy. They focus on physiotherapy, feeding assistance, hygiene care, social interaction, and other developmental services. The program also works to raise awareness and reduce stigma around cerebral palsy in the community.
Morning: Visit the Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is a wildlife conservation sanctuary dedicated to protecting the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Visitors can get up close to these gentle giants, feed them, and learn about conservation efforts.
Afternoon: Visit the Limuru Bible Clubs
The Limuru Bible Clubs, launched in 2024, serve 140 children and their families every Saturday. These clubs provide spiritual growth, nutritious meals, arts and crafts, games, and homework support in a safe and nurturing environment.
A key focus is helping children and youth break free from addiction by equipping churches to address substance abuse and supporting families through this challenge. With mentorship and counselling, the program encourages kindness, compassion, and empathy, empowering children to make a positive impact in their communities.
Morning: Visit Kazuri Beads
Kazuri celebrates and preserves Kenyan and African craftsmanship with a focus on humanity, sustainability, and community. They empower artisans through profit-sharing and training while using eco-friendly clay from Mt. Kenya. Their handcrafted jewelry promotes lasting craftsmanship over disposable fashion.
Afternoon: Visit Karen Blixen Museum
The Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi is the former home of the famous Danish author of Out of Africa. Set at the foot of the Ngong Hills, the museum offers a glimpse into her life and Kenya’s colonial history, featuring original furnishings and artifacts. The Karen Blixen Museum is open to the public every day, with guided tours on offer. The museum shop features handicrafts, posters, postcards, the movie ‘Out of Africa’, as well as books and other Kenyan souvenirs.
Those not extending their trip
To go on Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve, will be traveling home today from Nairobi to Amsterdam and on to Canada. A stopover is available in Amsterdam.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
