(L-R) Lianti Muller, Florence Mayapi, Daniel Mayapi, President Bruce Thomasson
Representatives from the Impact Zambia development project provided us with an update on the development progress. They shared the exciting plans for the future of the Life Impact Training Centre. Upcoming projects include the expansion of the facilities, and the introduction of new training programs. They are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring theCentre remains at the forefront of empowerment and education. The Life Impact Training Centre currently encompasses:
- Thatched roof multipurpose building with two rooms
- 2 Borehole (Wells)
- Kitchen
- Hostel with 6 rooms and two bathrooms
- 2 teacher chalets
- Basic workshop and storage room
- Toilet block
Looking ahead, the aim is to expand the reach and deepen the impact. While the long-term plan is being put in place, the “Share your Knowledge” training and church leadership development continue on the LITC site as resources allow it. They have developed a seven-year phased implementation plan (2024 to 2031) to move from 50 to 320 students, and to expand the course offering from three to nine over the same period. Over time the goal is to have a self-sustaining institution, underpinned by faith, capable of transforming lives in the Itezhi-Tezhi district of Zambia. This would be offered through vocational skills training while continuing to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The courses identified by the local communities, in addition to spiritual growth, and leadership, as the biggest needs include: bricklayer, plumbing, tailoring, carpentry, catering, electrical childcare, hospitality, welding, entrepreneurship and computer literacy.
Lianti Muller, a former Goderich Rotarian and her mother first began the program in 2012 providing sewing instruction to the women of Itezhi-Tezhi to help them be financially independent for their families and community and has continued to develop the area with the leadership of the Mayapis'.
Their current efforts are to develop a recognized education facility. Attached HERE is the link to the Master Plan for the project. Currently fundraising is underway.