How and why we are here?
To make a lasting impact, we know that we must actively engage and others. Our future plans are to form relationships with companies that will support our schools' mission of providing future funding for the school, in the form of grants, technical supplies, such as computers, tv's, projectors, solar equipment, etc. No donation is too small and it goes a long, long, way.
The Hope Village Community School, Zambia, began in 2023, when Lucille Conti was volunteering teaching art at a school for developmentally disabled children and also at a local orphanage in Livingstone, Zambia. There she met Oscar Kalumene, who told her of his dream of starting a school in his village, Ipee Village, in the western province of Zambia, about 400 miles from Livingstone. Oscar always wanted to be a teacher, but he wasn't afforded the opportunity, there was no school in his village and he hadn't the funding to attend school later in life. A women at this church, Julita, had inspired him to pursue his dream of building a school in his village. He asked Lucille, having an art background, to create a logo for the school and after many revisions, the the Hope Village Community school was formed. Lucille was so moved by Oscar's faith in his dream, and in God, and joined him in finding ways to help the children of his village go to school. Lucille went back home to the US and is now a 501c3 Non profit, to help with Oscar's dream of building a school and providing education for children of his village. Oscar is also obtaining non profit status in Zambia. He is told that all is approved by the Ministry of Education in Zambia, but the criteria I that we build a brick school, and provide access to clean water that is close for the children as well as build living quarters for the teachers. This means, we need the money to make this a reality. Please help us share in the joy of offering an education to children who previously had no opportunity to attend school. We, at The Hope Village Community School, Zambia appreciate your help and are eternally grateful for all your generosity and kindness. Thank you.
Technology Partnerships
Hope Village Community School, Zambia, is a non-profit charity helping to educate impoverished village children in Zambia.
Our team
Oscar Kalumene & Lucille Conti
Founder and CFO of Hope Village Community School, Zambia. Oscar is a visionary, whose strong faith and belief in God, is unwavering. He knows the importance of having a solid spiritual belief to rely on for strength to help him though life. Oscar always wanted to be a teacher and was never afforded the chance, there was no school nearby. His goal became to create a way for school to be accessible to the children of his village, so that they may have the chance that wasn't available to him. He is a true blessing with a kind heart, who is very passionate and dedicated to helping the children of his village,Ipee Village,(pronounced Ipay), in the western province of Zambia,) He is very committed to children having an early education as a foundation to progress further on in life. Oscar is a father to two beautiful little children and is an avid football (Soccer) fan and player. He also supports the development of good physical fitness habits, for confidence and self mastery.
An innovative business person, Alex is an extremely gifted entrepreneur and has run several successful businesses. He is in charge of all things technological. His natural business sense and creative abilities are the perfect blend of skills, all combined with a big heart for helping those that are in need.
Sandra has a masters degree in education and teaches English as a second language at the collegiate level in the US. She is fluent in several languages and also has an extensive history of volunteering internationally teaching English and working with refugees in several countries. She is loyal to helping people, and is a beautiful, wildly intelligent, insiteful, compassionate, humble human being. The world needs more Sandra's.
Lucille Conti, CEO, Founder US Office With masters degrees in Art Education, and graphic design, and a licensed Family Therapist in California, Lucille is dedicated to shaping the future lives of the children of Ipee Village along with Oscar. Lucille is CEO partner with Oscar and founded the US office of the Hope Village Community School, Zambia. Lucille is dedicated to brainstorming ways to help fund the school and develop new creative programs to help the school grow and build futures in many many years to come. Lucille loves include, children, animals, art, music and yoga.
Brandon Mason, Director, US Brandon's experience and knowledge is vast and varied. As a former educator of high school English, he has a stellar command of the english language. His talents also include screen writing, stock trading and is a dedicated proponent of physical fitness. He is generous of spirt and heart and faithful to helping people in need, especially when it comes to the education and advocating for children.
With double masters degrees in business and teaching, Leonard is dedicated to helping anyone and everyone. He is well versed in both business aspects and educational development and is a very talented photographer, communicator and problem solver. He is always willing to listen and be there when you need him.
Leonard Siwale, Secretary, Zambia
Alessandra Castello, Director, US
Alex Muketoi Director Zambia
Oscar Kalumene, Founder, CFO, Zambian Office
"The love we give away is the only love we keep"
-Elbert Hubbard
Hope Village Community School, Zambia
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