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Maunga Primary School

Equal Opportunities For Quality Education

Positive Impact

Expanding Access to Education in Rural Zambia

About Maunga Primary School

Maunga is a small rural village on the outskirts of Livingstone, Zambia. Remote and largely disconnected, with no electricity, running water, or mobile phone signal, the community faces daily challenges. Despite this, Maunga Primary School stands as a vital learning space for local children, many of whom walk long distances to attend. 

This community initiative, led in partnership with the African Bush Camps Foundation, is transforming Maunga Primary School in rural Livingstone into a fully resourced education centre supporting Grades 1 to 8.

The school provides a foundation for education in the area, but significant hurdles remain:

  • Classrooms were previously in poor condition and unfit for use.
  • There were no ablution facilities near the school, but these have since been added.
  • Desks, chairs, and teaching materials were in short supply; while this remains an ongoing need, we have already supplied significant resources to the ECD phase.
  • Teacher numbers were limited due to the absence of staff accommodation, from only 3 teachers before, there are now around 12 thanks to the addition of housing.
  • Many learners arrived hungry or missed school altogether, but the introduction of healthy meals twice a day has increased both attendance and pass rates.
  • Teenage pregnancies, child marriages, and economic pressures continue to contribute to high dropout rates.
  • At home, there is little academic support, as most parents have not had access to formal education themselves.

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Go2Africa's Partnership with Maunga Primary School

Go2Africa is committed to supporting meaningful, community-led education initiatives. In partnership with the African Bush Camps Foundation (ABC Foundation). Through this initiative, we help strengthen the ongoing efforts of Maunga Primary School and its dedicated educators by funding practical, high-impact developments on-site.

Projects made possible through this partnership include:

  • Renovating classrooms to create safer, more effective learning spaces.
  • Expanding teacher housing to attract and retain qualified staff.
  • Supporting school gardens to improve food security and learning opportunities.
  • Implementing a two-meal daily feeding scheme to boost attendance and academic performance.
  • Funding the construction of a new science lab and addressing other critical infrastructure needs.

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A Shared Commitment to Educational Access

Maunga's educators, caregivers, and learners are actively shaping the future of the school and its role in the community. Our role is to stand alongside them, providing consistent, practical support where needed and directed. Every contribution supports their vision of an inclusive, equitable educational journey that continues to open new possibilities for the children of Maunga.

How You Can Make a Difference to Maunga Primary School

Book a Highest Impact Safari 

We believe every child deserves access to quality education in an environment that supports learning and growth. Since 2019, Go2Africa has partnered with the African Bush Camps Foundation to support Maunga Primary School in the remote Maunga Village community. 

When you travel with us to Zambia, you directly support this meaningful project. A voluntary Positive Impact donation is also included in your trip, giving you the chance to personally be part of the change. If you'd like, we can arrange a visit to the school during your journey to see the impact first-hand.

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