Letters Blog.
AYC Helped Me Find Confidence to Lead and a Purpose in Empowering Other Women: This is Violet’s story
Violet Mukumbwa embodies the power of giving back. As the Entrepreneurship Manager at the Amos Youth Centre (AYC), she has successfully trained 10 cohorts and empowered over 270 women through the Women’s Business Training. Violet’s connection to AYC is deeply personal: she is a successful alumna who returned home. Today, she is not only a key leader at the Learning & Leadership Center but also a university student pursuing a Bachelor of Administration at the University of Zambia. Her journey, from a shy student to a confident manager, is a testament to the transformative environment AYC creates.
Finding Purpose and Joy in Farming: This is John’s Story
Amos Youth Centre alumni, John, has a clear vision for how to help shape a more food-secure future for the youth and families of Kafue. This September, after his final exams at the Copperbelt University, John will return to the Amos Youth Centre to lead work at Kafue’s first Urban Farming & Permaculture Learning Space - The Kia Garden.
Engineering Change: Precious’s Path to Clean Water and Leadership
Precious, a high school graduate and College Scholarship Fund recipient at Amos Youth Centre, is now in her final year of college as a water engineering student at Zambia’s Natural Resources Development College. Precious’s passion for water engineering is deeply personal: she grew up in a community that struggled with safe water access and would often wait in long queues at communal boreholes. Precious understands the importance of access to safe sources of water for drinking and hygiene and is planning to work in a water treatment plant after she graduates to ensure clean, safe water for her community and the entire country.
The Ripple Effect: How AYC Changed Munambeza's Life
Munambeza's story exemplifies the transformative impact that Amos Youth Centre (AYC) has had on the lives of countless young people in Kafue, Zambia. As one of AYC's earliest alumni, her journey from a vulnerable student facing a potential school dropout to a university graduate and community mentor showcases the Centre's profound influence.