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The Power of Independence for Young Women

The Power of Independence for Young Women

Nomsa Kamanga is a Zambian Carnivore Programme affiliate who worked as a trainee ecologist for two years under their Women in Wildlife conservation program. Women in Wildlife is a female leadership program that equips young women to be effective leaders and...

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Embracing Africa: A Homecoming in Mfuwe

Embracing Africa: A Homecoming in Mfuwe

Have you ever gone somewhere for the first time, but it felt like a homecoming? In 2012, as I got off the plane in Mfuwe, Zambia, the wind seemed to sing and the sunlight danced on my arms. Although I had never been to Africa before, I nearly shouted as we landed,...

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Local Zambian Interview: Lesley Kalonga

Local Zambian Interview: Lesley Kalonga

In our earlier blog post this month, we talked about water in rural Zambia. More specifically, we shared how difficult it is to access safe, clean drinking water unless a village is one of the fortunate few who have a borehole. Lesley Kalonga and the village of...

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The Complicated World of Clean Water

The Complicated World of Clean Water

Your first stop in the morning is the bathroom whether you shower, brush your teeth, wash your face, etc. To start off right, you boil water for tea or coffee. Meanwhile, your sprinklers are set to water your yard. Throughout the day, you wash your hands (especially...

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Interview With Sponsored Student Maggie Mwale

Interview With Sponsored Student Maggie Mwale

Interview and authored by Priscila Bautista. Magret Mwale was born on the 21st of April, 1997. She was born near one of the game management areas next to South Luangwa National Park in Eastern Zambia. Throughout her life, she was surrounded by stunning views of...

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