About Us | WISE Zambia

Our Vision

Educational Empowerment

Challenges of Rural Education in Zambia

WISE Zambia's director, Maggie Indopu, was raised in the countryside of Zambia's Western Province. She had to walk six kilometres each way to get to school, She and WISE Zambia's staff, all from the Western Province, understand the xtreme challenges that children in these remote areas face to obtain an education. Our vision is not only to see children in remote areas of Africa receive a basic education, but education that takes them to the pinnacle of their abilities and desires.
Truly self-sufficient, willing able to make their communities, their country, and the world a better place.

Why we do it

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ― Nelson Mandela

When children are fully educated and supported, the remaining issues facing a country or society fall into place. This means solutions for healthcare, water, and food security.

The change sought by WISE Zambia starts with families, communities, and country. But it does not stop there. Educating the youth of Zambia will change the world. Climate change, pandemics, supply chain issues, and the like do not recognize country borders.

Our Team

Board

Senior Program Analyst

Mwamba Chibamba

Mwamba, originally from Zambia, is currently a Senior Program Analyst with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council in Ottawa, Ontario. She specializes in languages and linguistics, and is enthusiastic about WISE Zambia’s educational programs.

Staff

Administrative Assistant

Namangolwa Liuboku

Namangolwa joined the WISE team in January of 2018 as our Executive Administrative Assistant. Her work for WISE Zambia is extensive, as she is the organizer for virtually all of our programs and services. Her ...

Staff

Assistant Education Coordinator

Humphrey Kuwaya

Humphrey was born and raised in Kaoma, His father passed when he was in the second grade and his mother when he was in the ninth grade. Thereafter, the responsibility for raising Humphrey fell upon ...

Board

Board Chairperson

Mundia Munukayumbwa

Munukayumbwa Mundia is chairperson of the WISE Zambia board in Zambia. He has been actively involved with WISE Zambia for more than a decade. Mundia is a Zambian Rotary Peace Fellow, trained at Makerere University ...

Staff

Education Coordinator

Mukelabai Mukela

Mukelabai Mukela joined WISE Zambia as its education coordinator in May of 2021. Mr. Mukela is a native of the Western Province. He holds a teaching certificate from the Mongu College of Education, his secondary ...

Staff

Zambia Director

Maggie Indopu Wamunyima

Maggie Wamunyima is WISE’s first salaried employee, hired as our Zambia Director in 2014. Maggie grew up a rural area of the Kaoma District, where she walked four kilometres to school daily. She possesses an ...

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Our Financials

At Wise Zambia, we prioritize transparency and accountability. Below, you'll find our financial statements, including IRS Form PDFs, showcasing our commitment to responsibly using donations. Your contributions help provide essential educational resources to those in need. Thank you for your support.