Since 2011 Cranleigh School has been partnering with Beyond Ourselves to offer quality education to orphans and vulnerable children in the Copperbelt region of Zambia. In particular Cranleigh has a long lasting and meaningful relationship with Kawama Community School in Kitwe. Over this time, the generous support from the Cranleigh community has provided the building and maintenance of six classrooms, a toilet block and kitchen, and given nearly a 1000 children access to a high standard primary education. The District Education Board cite Kawama Community School as an excellent example of practice for other Community Schools in the Copperbelt. Many of our students have had the opportunity to visit Kawama and the impact of those visits is significant.

Over the next 6 months, our lower sixth pupils will be raising money for Beyond Ourselves prior to their trip to Zambia in October 2023. They are challenging themselves to complete a wide range of different personal and physical challenges, ranging from wild swimming, baking, running to percussion marathons. We appreciate any support you are able to give.

Whilst they are in Zambia they will help support learning in the classroom and help with extra curricular activities and sport. They will also undertake a range of activities that will promote an understanding of Zambian culture and the role of aid in economic development.