This October, ASEA Global welcomed representatives from Mothers Without Borders—Josephine Daka and Salim Mwalukasa—to share firsthand the remarkable impact the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation has had on some of the lives in Zambia. What unfolded was a deeply emotional and inspiring glimpse into the lives transformed through our shared mission. Watch the livestream on our Instagram.
Empowering Change, One Life at a Time
Mothers Without Borders is committed to uplifting youth and women in underserved communities through education, mentorship, and microenterprise. Their visit to ASEA showcased the success of the Children’s Resource Center, the Carol Zulu Primary school as well as programs like the Be That Girl initiative, which helps girls rise above financial hardship and access the tools to build a better future, and the Boys Empowerment Program, which supports young men from the ages of 13 – 25.
Being a Role Model for the Next Generation of Men
The Boys Empowerment program leads the way for young men around the area. Often referred to as role models for their communities as they go on to attend college and start careers. Not only does this program support the young boys who belong to the program—through mentorship, school supplies, and transportation to school—it also shows young men in surrounding communities that there are other paths that don’t involve crime or violence. As Salim Mwalukasa stated, “These young men are role models in their communities. The other boys look at them and say, ‘I want to be just like him!’”
Gratitude and a Year of Hardship
osephine shared her gratitude with the room. She thanked the employees and the foundation for their contributions which, among other things, helped to replace a vehicle she had been driving that was involved in an unfortunate accident. She spoke of lives changed, futures reclaimed, and the ripple effect of compassion that all began with ASEA’s contributions.
Months ago, during ongoing renovations, a storm collapsed a classroom block. Students were forced to move into the next block, doubling the classroom size, and increasing the teacher to student ratio. Small classroom sizes are important for greater attention to each student as well as the student’s ability to see the teacher and chalkboards.
Thanks to donors, the classroom block is being reconstructed, but more resources are still needed.
Join Us in Creating Change
The work isn’t over. Together, we can do more. Donate today to the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation and help us continue to uplift communities through powerful partnerships like this one.