High tech coming to Zambian Schools

We were thrilled to learn that individual iSchool learning tablets will soon be coming to our Chipulukusu and Kasompe schools in Zambia!  Imagine the excitement of the children when they push a button, the screen lights up, and they learn to find the science, math, or Chibemba lesson already loaded on their tablets!  This is really a BIG deal for the schools!!  A $30,000 grant from Rotary International has been in the pipeline for two years under the expert and persevering guidance of Club 13 in Kansas City.  A huge shout out to Tom Davis who successfully led the effort!!

The teachers have been excitedly awaiting word on this proposal.  Jan Armstrong, a Club 13 member and frequent visitor to Zambia made the following comment regarding the installation and launching of the tablet project:

 I do believe that they [the local school teachers and school board] have plenty of years working with you to know your policy of letting them decide and then letting you know where they need help and guidance.  This is what helped me realize from the beginning that you and HealthEd Connect were the partners we wanted to work with.  Too often times we on this continent go in making decisions for a group without taking into consideration their wants and needs plus their talents and desire to help themselves with the back up of a more experienced organization.  I have been very impressed with the Zambians I have met and the commitment they have to their community and their children and their hard work to improve the entire community.  I firmly believe we are making a significant, long term difference in these communities through this project.