The town of Mazabuka is located in the Southern Province of Zambia, almost kilometres southwest of Lusaka, the capital of the country. Around Mazabuka there are many commercial farms and plantations, the largest of which is the sugar cane plantations, which provide seasonal work for many people. The majority of people, however, live on subsistence agriculture, growing and consuming maize, beans, cabbage and tomatoes. The average salary is between , and , Kwacha approx. The reality is that many of the population in Mazabuka survive on a lot less.
Many people are struggling with poverty and illness and cannot manage to feed their families. The average life expectancy in Zambia is 42 years old. Such a low life expectancy results in an increased number of orphans, who end up living on the streets. Many children, whether they are orphans or not, do not have the opportunity to receive an education and as such are in a very vulnerable position. Bakhitas Association through its youth leadership training programmes for young people in Zimbabwe.
Bakhitas Association to help provide youth infrastructure and to train key St. Bakhitas Association personnel and young people to implement youth leadership training programmes based on the model developed by SERVE in Zimbabwe. Bakhitas to train young people and community leaders in a Youth Leadership Training Programme.
Luyando Farm Development. Seeking to implement the next phase of St. The main activities to be undertaken for the piggery are:. The main activities to be undertaken for the delivery of the irrigation system are:. Project 2. It is being used by young people each week. SERVE is a development and volunteering organisation committed to tackling poverty in the majority world.
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