In July, I’ll be volunteering for 2 weeks in Lusaka, Zambia, helping to build a nursery and support the local community. I’ve fully funded the cost of my trip myself, so every donation will go directly to the Missions Direct charity.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will be hugely appreciated and will make a real difference to the lives of the people we’re supporting.

Thank you so much in advance for supporting this incredible cause.

Crown of Life School serves the shanty compound of Ng’ombe and the nearby communities of Foxdale and Meanwood, which are being overtaken by the outward growth of Lusaka. The school has an excellent academic record, with most pupils passing their grade 7 examinations (equivalent to our 11 plus) in recent years. School fees are about £12 a month for primary grades and £15 for secondary, but many parents cannot afford to pay. In fact, about a third of the pupils at the school do not pay fees and many pupils are supported through sponsorship schemes.

In 2026, Mission Direct plans to continue developing the school, by improving the facilities of the nursery school. The school currently has three small rooms, the plan is to build two full size classrooms to provide better facilities and to allow the expansion of the nursery section.