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In Lusulu, Zimbabwe, going to school is almost an impossible challenge.

Classrooms are dilapidated and insufficient; often children must attend lessons outdoors, under the scorching sun or in the rain. There are no desks, chairs, blackboards, or even the most basic learning materials such as pencils and notebooks. The toilets are broken and unusable.

And what about drinking water? The only well is located kilometers away: so it is mainly the girls, like Buhle, who must walk for hours to fetch it, losing precious school days.

Learning in these conditions is impossible. It is an injustice we cannot ignore.

Every child has the right to a safe and dignified education, and we cannot accept that their future is denied.

Together, however, we can change things: with Giuseppe Bertuccio D’Angelo, founder of Project Happiness team and Ambassador of ActionAid since 2022, we want to build a new school in Lusulu, to give Wembley, Talent, Buhle, and all the children of the village the opportunity to study, grow, and pursue their dreams.

The Kapale School Construction Project

We want to build a new school for over 300 students in Kapale, Zimbabwe. Having a school means not only learning new subjects but also receiving a hot meal, having access to clean water, and usable toilets.

Together, we can achieve many goals:

  • Renovation of 2 school blocks
  • Construction of a new school block and kindergarten
  • Construction of 20 separate toilets for boys and girls
  • Construction of 2 teachers’ accommodations
  • Installation of solar panels for electricity and a wi-fi network
  • Construction of a well and a water system
  • Creation of a school garden

Here at Wembley, Talent, Buhle and their schoolmates can keep dreaming. Help us make it come true!

Let's build a school in Zimbabwe!

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HOW TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF 300 CHILDREN IN AFRICA

With Project Happiness, we reached the remote district of Lusulu, Zimbabwe. We visited the village, met students, teachers, and families, and saw firsthand the difficulties they face every day to guarantee children’s right to education.

Project Budget

We need € 150.000 to build a new school. On the side, you can see the detailed cost breakdown.

(The work will start only once the total budget has been reached)

School Layout

Here you can see where the new classrooms, toilets, and teachers’ accommodations will be built: the dream of an entire community taking shape.
(The image is indicative and may differ from the final construction.)

Fundraising Update

Children’s Voices

  • Wembly, 10 years old

    Having a well would be amazing, so after playing soccer we could drink something and not die of thirst

  • Achieve, 10 years old

    I like studying because learning helps me grow and pass my exams

  • Buhle, 10 years old

    When we carry water, we do it in pairs with one bucket to help each other, so we don’t get headaches from carrying buckets that are too big

  • Buzuba, 7 years old

    I would like a real classroom, with desks and chairs. Studying sitting on the ground in the dust is hard

  • Nigel, 8 years old

    I would like a school where I can play and learn with my classmates

Project Happiness and ActionAid together for the right to happiness

  • 2022 (Kenya)

    What does it mean to be a sponsored child? Alex tells us about it, after spending two days with Giuseppe to share his daily life and the value of this support.

Who is ActionAid

Every day we work for a world without injustice, where every person and community can fully enjoy their rights, free from the limits of poverty, inequality, and oppression.

We believe that every child has the right to fulfill their dreams, no matter where they are born or grow up. This is why we have been committed for years to ensuring that thousands of children go to school—because only then can they build the future they deserve.

FAQ

Why ActionAid?
Because you can trust ActionAid. We have been working in countries of the Global South since 1989. Your contribution is used to carry out concrete interventions aimed at eradicating the causes of poverty. As ActionAid, we provide every supporter with details of the activities we carry out thanks to their contribution, available in our Social Report, published annually.
In which countries does ActionAid work?
We work in about 30 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to give children, their families, and their communities a better future.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Donations are tax-deductible only for those who have tax residence in Italy.
Payment Methods
You can donate via credit card, PayPal, Satispay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. If you prefer, you can make a bank transfer using these details: IBAN: IT57 A 05034 01647 000000051485
Account holder: ActionAid International Italia E.T.S.
Operation: Emergency Appeal
Bank: Banco BPM S.p.A. Piazza Meda 2/4, Milan
Payment reference: Zimbabwe School 2025
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