Communities:
Educatiion
We operate in countries that have exceptionally low levels of basic literacy and numeracy. Education is fundamental to children’s development, but many leave school because of the distances that need to be travelled, the poor quality of the teaching, the lack of infrastructure and the cost of attendance. We have successfully built a number of new schools and improved existing community schools, with the help of some kind donations from external partners. We are also conscious that adult-learning is an important factor in rural economic development and have helped groups to gain access to school infrastructure for after-school classes.
Total Beneficiaries To Date:
3,383
Total Investment
USD 1,754,310
- October 2022
New primary school to serve local community, Madagascar
Generous donations from Phillips Auctioneers Ltd and a private donor have funded a primary school in Madagascar, the second completed by the Foundation, and it is already hosting classes. This newly rebuilt facility will enhance the learning prospects and wellbeing of children in the Analamanga area, with bright and airy classrooms and hot meals served daily.
- September 2022
New computer lab and classrooms for local primary school, Zambia
A generous donation to the Foundation from Assore International Holdings and Kagem Mining are funding a major upgrade to the Kapila Primary School in Lufwanyama. The school currently educates some 380 pupils with no internet or power. As well as upgrading existing facilities, a third classroom block will be built with a pre-school classroom and modern, solar-powered computer lab.
Gemfields Foundation to build a primary school, Madagascar
In July 2021, work on a Madagascan primary school commenced, with the aim of it being completed in time for the start of classes in September!
PROJECT FUNDED BY Sandy Leong Jewelry, a private donor, international editors and journalists, and Gemfields Foundation’s unrestricted funds.
- December 2019
Masasa Community School, Zambia
Local primary school in the Lumpuma Chiefdom area started construction with the full support of Kagem.
Project funded by KAGEM Limited.
- October 2017
Chapula Secondary School, Zambia
Project completed and funded by Kagem Limited.
The project included the creation of both a football pitch and children’s playground
- April 2017
Nseue Primary School, Mozambique
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- April 2017
Nanune Primary School, Mozambique
Construction of five classrooms, admin and two teachers’ houses, with 380 beneficiaries.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- April 2017
Mpene Primary School, Mozambique
Construction of three classrooms, admin and two teachers’ houses with 143 beneficiaries.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
- September 2016
Nanhupo Primary School, Mozambique
Rehabilitation of seven classrooms and admin, with 1,102 beneficiaries.
Project completed and funded by MRM.
Providing primary education for children in remote communities
- May 2016
Kapila Community School, Zambia
Project completed and funded by Kagem Limited.
Scholarships, Zambia
Project completed and funded by Kagem Limited.
Implementing a project funded by a private individual
- May 2015
Chapula Primary School, Zambia
Construction of one new classroom and admin for 696 students.
Project funded by private individual
completed by KAGEM Limited.
