02/01/2012
Africa cup in Macha
Over 100 supporters in Macha has been part of the first two games during the Africa Cup in Macha. The new Community Hall is roofed on time to offer a great soccer palace to all supporters of the Zambian national team. Zambia has almost made it to the second round.
12/27/2011
NTS Kalene is online
NTS Kalene is connected to the worldwide web. Kalene is a extreme isolated community with a good and stabel NTS. The internet connected computer class and access to the community of NTS peers is a important step to make it more attractive for teachers to apply to NTS Kalene.
11/26/2011
NTS Chilonga online
The Nurse Training school in Chilonga is connected to the internet. NTS Chilonga is one of the three NTS in Zambia with computer classes and Macha Works trains the teachers and NTS students in basic ICT skills. An inspiring environment is key for teachers and students.
10/21/2011
2nd MICS House is roofed
The second MICS House is roofed. The new building will expand the capacity of boarding for the primary school. At least 80 kids can join the school and increase the number of kids. An important step to make the school financially sustainable.
10/09/2011
Llwindi festival in Chikanta
Macha Works presents the idea to implement a community wide local grid based on bio-gas to Chief Chikanta during the annula Llwindi festival. The lack of access to electricicity is presented as a key inhibitor for development of the community of Chikanta during the festival.
09/15/2011
My class at MICS
The first school pictures of the 6 grades at MICS are there. The school grows each year significantly and next year the first grade 7 graduates will start the year. Time to visualise the kids of MICS within the various grades.
06/21/2011
Nurse Training project expands
The UK donor THET has awarded 20K£ to NHS Education for Scotland. NHS partners with Macha Works to expand the Nurse Training project to NTS Chitambo, Chipata and other NTS in Zambia. The first grant enables us to train local heroes from Chitambo in basic ICT skills.
05/20/2011
MICS expansion takes off
The Waterloo Foundation from the UK has confirmed to donate £58,162 for internet connectivity at 6 rural schools euro in Macha and Mukinge. Waterloo Foundation is the first large English private fund that support Macha Works. A great success for our UK partner Computer Aid.
