Zambia Institute For Sustainable Development
Government Administration - Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
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Zambia Institute For Sustainable Development Details
The Zambian Institute for Sustainable Development is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming Zambia into a prosperous nation by empowering our people through socio-economic development. Its flagship program is the Breaking the Chains of Poverty in Zambia Scholarship Program, which offers need-based merit scholarships to underprivileged high school students.The biggest challenge facing Zambian youth today is finding money to meet education needs. Many academically talented children drop out of school due to lack of funds. According to the Ministry of Education, only 17.5% of young people complete grades one through twelve.The Institute's Breaking the Chains of Poverty in Zambia Scholarship Program is tackling this situation by offering need-based merit scholarships to the most brilliant underprivileged high school students in Zambia. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who exhibit excellent academic credentials, dedication to community service, and exemplary leadership skills.The Institute is aiming to expand the scholarship program from 49 students to 100 students and needs funds to cover: Educational costs: The average cost of educating one student is currently $1,444 per year or about $120 a month. This amount covers tuition, boarding, exam fees, books, uniforms, transportation and supplies.The Institute has achieved tremendous growth by expanding its scholarship program to 99 students at 13 schools across five cities since its launch in 2010. Three graduating classes with 60 students have successfully completed high school with some of the highest scores in the nation.The Institute also offers leadership development seminars, internships, social change/media projects and a program in renewable energy. In addition, by collaborating with eminent local and international artists to produce music promoting a positive mindset and ethos, the Institute reaches and gives hope to millions of Zambian youth.
