Photo Gallery

It is said a picture is worth a thousand words.  These photos tell the story of the Ndola Lions School for the Visually Impaired.

Entrance to the kitchen

Cook preparing a Zambian staple, nshima (background) and kapenta a treat for the children made possible through donations.

This is the kitchen where meals for 130 students are prepared 3 times a day.  Supplies are limited, and recently forced 80 students to be sent home a month early for Christmas as there wasn't enough food to feed everyone.

The Dining Hall

A typical classroom

Before.....

This is the only piece of playground equipment at the school. Having more playground equipment would help build confidence in the students as well as stimulating spatial awareness and orientation --- not to mention the pure enjoyment that all children should have the opportunity to experience. 

After....

After months of fundraising, the playground was officially opened on April 28, 2013 much to the delight of the students!

Students drying their uniforms on the bushes in the courtyard

Until recently most students had to sleep two to a bed or on the floor in a dorm like this.
A generous donation enabled 28 bunk beds to be built.

The new bunk beds in the girls' dorm

The wide eyes of a young child who sees so little, and the trust shown by a boy who does not see at all.

The following pictures were taken to update donors of how their money was spent.

The goat shed was built for Phase I of Project Baaaaaa

Students holding up the names given to our goats at the request of our donors! 

Several of these low cost ($7) magnifying loupes were donated.  These have made a huge difference to the students who still have some sight. 

This sign was made to honour the grandmother of a donor.

Up until these audi-balls were donated, the boys played soccer using a plastic pop bottle with pebbles in it so they could hear where the "ball" went.  Soccer is a huge sport in Zambia and the boys were thrilled to be able to really play the game.

The goat herd has expanding by 80% in the first 10 months

Recently retired  headmaster Mr. G. Chisala (seated) and  deputy headmaster, Mr. Kombe Mulenga 

As you can see, those who donated funds were able to see exactly where their money was intended.  We would be happy to do the same for you or your organization.

These photos were all taken on a typical day at the school.  If you see ways that you or your organization would like to help, please go to our Contact Us page to receive more information, or donate through our How You Can Help page.