Obstacomer Scholarship and Mentorship Program for Zambian Orphans
Our ObstaComer Scholarship and Mentorship Program aims to support orphans and other Zambian youth living in marginalized and challenging environments. According to UNICEF, Zambia has more than one million orphans, giving it the highest per capita orphan rate in the world. Zambia has an estimated overall population of 13 million, with 64% of its population living on less than USD $1 per day, and 80% living in rural areas. Zambia has the fourth lowest life expectancy rate in world at 37.5 years. An “obstacomer” is a person who has had to overcome obstacles in life. CPI volunteer Elizabeth Mulenga coined the word "obstacomer" on October 24, 2016, inspired by the song “Overcomer” by Christian singer Mandisa. She combined the words "obstacle" and overcomer" to form the word "obstacomer." Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines "overcomer" as a person who succeeds in dealing with or gaining control of some problem or difficulty. An obstacle is defined as something that makes it difficult to do something.
CPI is supporting orphans from a Zambian orphanage, New Beginnings Children's Village (NBCV), with a full scholarship to attend a private academic institution in Kafue, Zambia, known for providing quality education. CPI aims to secure enough funds for all of the orphans supported until their graduation from high school.
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You can support the scholarship program by donating on GoFundMe or through PayPal .
OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST ORPHANS AND OTHER ZAMBIAN YOUTH WHO ARE LIVING IN MARGINALIZED CIRCUMSTANCES
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The video showcases our inaugural professional speaker and kickoff event, "The Mindset for Success," featuring Mr. Macodou N'Daw. The CPI Team expresses sincere thanks to Mr. N'Daw from Mac Realty LLC, and Mrs Islar from C&G Connections Travel for their contributions to our mentorship program. Mr N'Daw shared a vital message about "Mindset for Success" with our students at New Children's Village in Zambia. We eagerly anticipate more inspiring presentations from remarkable speakers.
