is a NYC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 2012 by Joseph Mizzi and Nchimunya Wulf to develop, build and operate schools and orphanages in rural African communities. was co-founded in 2012 in New York City, USA by philanthropist and construction industry leader Joseph Mizzi and native Zambian Nchimunya Wulf to develop and build schools and orphanages for African children in rural communities. Our current project is the Chipakata Children’s Academy in Zambia, Africa, which will provide a comprehensive primary school education (grades 1-7) for the children of the Chipakata Village community, who currently walk more than 7 km (4.3 miles) each way to the nearest school. The school will also serve orphans and children of need from the local community, who will be provided with necessary full-time housing and care. The first phase of the project, comprised of an academic building and multiple teacher’s housing structures, is currently under construction and will open for enrollment in late Fall 2014. Community residents have been key participants in the development and construction process and will continue to actively partner with 14+ Foundation to ensure the project’s long term success, and our facility will serve these local residents through educational programs as well as other important community-based initiatives, including a focus on long-term sustainability using local agricultural methods and other means. The project also involves providing the community with vital improvements, goods and services. To date we have completed numerous such initiatives including infrastructure improvements (roads, bridges and water wells), increased access to medical care and other services through projects like our community grinding mill (for maize) and a retail shop, which makes basic household goods available with all proceeds going to support direct operational costs and/or used toward other community initiatives. A portion of these proceeds will go toward our micro-financing partnership with Tiyeseko Women’s Club, a newly-formed community group comprised of more than 30 local women who seek to improve their lives and well-being through various income-producing activities under this program.
14+ Foundation's first project is the Chipakata Children’s Academy. Joseph and Nchimunya are also the co-founders of the Chipakata Children's Academy Foundation (www.chipakata.org), located in Lusaka, Zambia.
