Chitilila 1
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Chitilila 4
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Classroom block
Completed classroom block ready for students
Teacher housing
Teacher Housing
Location: Mambwe District, Eastern Province, Zambia
Project Scope: 6 classrooms and teacher housing for 2 teachers
Impacted Children: ~340 students
Timeline: November 2025 – April 2026
Community Involvement: Materials, labor, Clean-up and Maintenance
Coalition: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rising Fountains Development Programme
Background: Established in 2015 by dedicated community members, Chitilila emerged from urgent necessity. With the nearest government school 12 kilometers away, children in the area faced prohibitive barriers to education. To address these challenges, the community constructed three temporary hut classrooms using local materials. Together with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Rising Fountain Development Programme, Coafrica has been able to build a 6 classroom block with a teacher workspace and provide teacher housing. These permanent structures will last a long time and impact this community for years to come.
