I am a positive-minded person and that makes it easier for me to see the good in bad situations. Growing up without a father, I have been inspired by my mother’s strong work ethic. Before coming to Our Moon, I felt I was a one-dimensional person, considering my academic studies above all other things. My […]
Namwayi, the researcher and advocate
In our latest student blog, we have the pleasure of introducing Namwayi, one of our first year students. Namwayi comes from Kabwe from Central Province of Zambia. She has always loved school and studying, but she is also a keen changemaker with a social conscience. Driven by the will to create change in my community […]
Meet John and find out about his burning desire to make an impact in the world
In our latest post, John introduces himself: I became an orphan at an early age and my family neglected me. The lack of support from my family exacerbated the situation. Therefore, I lost the comfort of being a child. I now realise that I was a child with heavy burdens. I intend to use my […]
Introducing Paul, conflicted between progress and conserving the planet
Paul is one of our first year students. Here he is telling his story, his passions and his worries for the future. My parents did not always manage to provide for me and my siblings. Going to school with hunger, people looked down on me and many never believed in me. Nevertheless, I was not […]
Meet the first of our new students: Esther
In this blog, Esther introduces herself and tells us about what makes her tick. We are looking forward to working with her and helping her realise her dreams. I find caring for other people satisfying because it makes me happy. It is a natural feeling I have; I fail to find peace whenever a person […]
Recognising Iwell Banda, our farmer
Our Moon’s kitchen produces 45 meals a day and provides regular fresh fruit and vegetables for a further 11 staff members and their families daily. When there is a glut, other workers and local villagers are allowed to take what they need too. We have done this without adding cost to our food budget! Last […]