Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day here are a few photos showing how Giakonda Solar Schools has been supplying solar power to Southern Province, Zambia since 2015; at first installed by our own devices and since COVID using our Lusaka supplier Muhunya Solar.
 

COSTAZ collaboration

Giakonda Solar Schools has been asked to deliver a three hour presentation and demonstration at the upcoming national conference of COSTAZ (Computer Science Teachers Association of Zambia).
We look forward to working alongside them as Zambia develops and updates  its ICT and computer science curriculum. This is a great opportunity for us to expand our projects throughout Zambia.

Gift Aid Donations

Gift Aid donations really help Giakonda Solar Schools raise funds that we can use for smaller projects or things that do not come under the remit of large government type grants. This can be done by a regular standing order or as a one-off.

Every penny raised goes to schools in Africa for computer equipment and teacher training. With your help we have also provided support and equipment for a bee-keeping project and for textile workers, as well as funding PPE equipnebt during COVID.

To make a donation visit
https://www.giakonda.org.uk/donations/

Giakonda empowers Rusangu pupils to success at JETS

A busy month

Thanks to a legacy from our founder, Howard Kirkman, we were able to supply solar power to Makkaba Primary School using the expertise of Muhunya Solar.

The teaching team held two physical computing training courses, this time in Monze and Siavonga. It was inspirational to see some of the projects undertaken by the pupils of teachers who attended.

Welcome new partner

We are pleased to be working with a new District Education Board Secretary in Siavonga. Mr Moses Mang’ambata took up his role this term.

We met up with him via Zoom yesterday with the intention of renewing our strong links with the district. He will be advising us which schools need our help so that we can plan future projects together.

Tribute to Howard Kirkman

From Education in Zambia Magazine a very fitting tribute to our founder, Howard.

Read the whole article below.

E-magazine Issue 14 – 4.7MB

Siavonga Here we Come

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Successful training at Choma

To the entire Giakonda Solar Schools team,
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for hosting and facilitating the highly successful training in physical computing. Your dedication to empowering educators and students with cutting-edge skills is truly commendable.
The expert guidance, hands-on sessions, and interactive learning environment made the training an enriching experience. Your commitment to bridging the digital divide and promoting sustainable education is inspiring.

Thank you for:
- Providing top-notch training facilities and resources.
- Assembling a knowledgeable and passionate training team.
- Fostering a collaborative atmosphere among participants.
We appreciate your tireless efforts and look forward to future collaborations.
Sincerely,
COSTAZ Chairperson Chibubi. C

Conferences and a Summit

We’ve an exciting few days ahead with physical computing conferences in Choma and Siavonga and a Hub Cymru Africa Summit in Cardiff.
The team is raring to go as you can see.

Thanks to Francis, Farai and Macloud for sharing your teaching expertise and to Bridget and Ben for organising refreshments and logistics.
Meanwhile I’m preparing for the summit by sorting some textiles to display.