The African Education Program (AEP)

08/31/2026

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today.

At our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia, young people are taking ownership of their learning and their communities. Trained peer educators are guiding their peers through important conversations about health, education, relationships, and personal growth. They are creating environments where young people feel comfortable asking questions, seeking support, and making choices that will shape their futures.

These young leaders are proving that when you invest in youth, equip them with the right tools, and trust them to lead, they rise to the occasion in extraordinary ways. They become mentors, advocates, and role models—not just for their peers, but for entire communities.

08/28/2026

When Isaac joined our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia, the Amos Youth Centre (AYC), in 2014, a scholarship helped open the door for him to pursue a degree in Education. Today, he is a secondary school teacher in Zambia’s Eastern Province, inspiring another generation of young people.

Isaac’s story shows how investing in one young person can create opportunities that reach far beyond them.

Through the College Scholarship Fund, young leaders can pursue the futures they choose—whether they dream of becoming a teacher or plumber, an engineer or nurse. Every path has the power to strengthen families, serve communities, and inspire others.

Read Isaac’s story on AYC's Letters Blog and consider donating to the College Scholarship Fund to open doors for more young people:

https://amosyouthcentre.org/blog/2026/08/26/the-teacher-ayc-helped-shape

Each day, he walks into his classroom knowing that behind every learner is a unique story. Some arrive full of confidence, while others carry challenges that are not immediately visible. Isaac understands this because he has lived it himself.

08/27/2026

There is something powerful about watching a young leader return to a place that helped shape him — this time ready to shape the lives of others.

We are incredibly proud to share that Spencer, an alumnus of our flagship Learning & Leadership Center, the Amos Youth Centre in Kafue, Zambia, has returned to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in South Africa as an Educator and Facilitator for its Global Scholars Program.

Spencer’s journey with ALA began in 2021 when he was selected for the Academy’s rigorous two-year leadership development program, where he learned alongside some of Africa’s most promising young leaders and further developed the skills, confidence, and vision to create change.

Now, he has come full circle.

Through ALA’s Global Scholars Program, Spencer is helping guide young people from across Africa and around the world. As an educator, mentor, and facilitator, he leads experiential learning, supports students as they develop community impact projects, and creates space for meaningful conversations about leadership and youth empowerment.

For the African Education Program, Spencer’s journey reflects what long-term investment in young people can make possible. Through education, mentorship, leadership development, and access to opportunities, young people are empowered not only to build their own futures, but to create opportunities for others.

Spencer is no longer simply participating in leadership programs. He is helping lead them. We could not be prouder to see his journey continue — and to watch leadership multiply.

08/26/2026

Join us in celebrating another successful Leadership & Life Skills Camp at our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia -- the Amos Youth Centre. Over 100 campers came together, including kids from the Read for Rose Special Education Program, to enjoy activities where everyone had an opportunity to learn and grow!

08/25/2026

This is what community looks like. ❤️

At the recent Camp Showcase at our flagship Learning & Leadership Center, the Amos Youth Centre (AYC) in Kafue, Zambia, it was wonderful to see so many parents and guardians come out to celebrate their children and see firsthand what they had learned and accomplished during camp.

At the African Education Program, we know that lasting change doesn't happen by working with children alone. Parents and guardians are essential partners in everything we do. By involving families, listening to them, and encouraging their participation every step of the way, we create a stronger circle of support around every young person.

For 20 years, families in Kafue have trusted AYC to walk alongside their children as they learn, grow, lead, and dream about their futures. Their involvement is a powerful reminder that when families, educators, and communities work together, young people have an even greater opportunity to thrive.

We love these parent-child moments captured at this year's camp and everything they represent: community, partnership, pride, and possibility. Thank you to the parents and guardians who continue to show up—not only at camp, but throughout the year. Here's to 20 years of growing together. 💛

08/21/2026

Take a look at these incredible fashion designers at the Amos Youth Centre, our flagship Learning and Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia!! Very proud of these young leaders!!

08/21/2026

Another incredible day at camp for youth from our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia -- the Amos Youth Centre (AYC).

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08/20/2026

🎉 10 years of — and we couldn't be prouder.

For a full decade, our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia, the Amos Youth Centre (AYC), has turned one week each year into a launchpad for young leaders.

This year is extra special: as AYC celebrates 20 years of unlocking potential for children, youth and women in Kafue, we're marking our 10th Annual Leadership & Life Skills Camp.

This week, students are diving into leadership, health, agriculture, art, theatre, and teamwork, but Camp 10 is about more than the activities. It's a space where young people discover their strengths, build friendships, and imagine the future they want to create.

None of this happens without our community of donors. For 10 years, special friends like you have made this camp possible for the children and youth of Kafue.

Will you help write the next 10 years of Camp? Your gift — big or small — helps AYC's local team keep creating this space for the next generation of Zambian changemakers.

Donate today! https://www.africaneducationprogram.org/donate

08/18/2026

As Zambia looks toward the next five years, we are thinking about the generation that will ultimately shape the country’s future: its young people.

With the presidential election now concluded, Zambia enters a new chapter. At The African Education Program (AEP), our work remains rooted in a simple belief: when young people have access to education, opportunity, and the tools to lead, entire communities become stronger.

Zambia is one of the youngest countries in the world. That makes investing in young people not simply an education priority, but an investment in the nation’s future.

Every day at our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, the Amos Youth Centre, we see what that investment can make possible. Young people are strengthening their academic skills, learning about their health and rights, developing leadership abilities, preparing for higher education, gaining entrepreneurial and digital skills, and discovering that they have a voice in shaping their communities.

They are not waiting for the future. They are already helping to build it.

As Zambia moves forward following this important national election with President Hakainde Hichilema re-elected for a second term, we hope that young people remain at the center of the country’s progress, with greater access to quality education, meaningful employment, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and opportunities to participate in the decisions that affect their lives.

AEP will continue doing our part by investing in Zambia’s young people and supporting locally led solutions that help them turn their potential into possibility.

Because Zambia’s greatest resource is its people and its young people will help determine what comes next.

Where Youth Rise, Communities Thrive.

08/13/2026

We’ve loved having Michaela and Dior with us at our flagship Learning & Leadership Center in Kafue, Zambia, the Amos Youth Centre (AYC)!

Over the past week, our two volunteers from the United States have spent time alongside the local team and students, learning about AYC’s holistic programs, sharing their own skills and talents, and creating memorable experiences with the children and young people we serve.

Dior brought science to life through hands-on experiments that encouraged curiosity, discovery, and plenty of excitement! From extracting DNA from a banana to exploring molecules by creating a rainbow with water and food coloring, she had students fascinated by the world of science.

Michaela, a yoga teacher, shared another valuable skill—introducing meditation and relaxation techniques to staff and older students. Her sessions offered simple tools they can use to quiet their minds, reduce stress, and begin the work or school day feeling more focused and centered.

This is what we love about meaningful volunteer experiences: an opportunity to learn from one another, share knowledge across cultures, and create connections that last well beyond a visit.

As their time in Zambia comes to an end, we are grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and generosity Michaela and Dior have shared with the AYC community. Thank you, Michaela and Dior! We hope you leave Zambia with as many wonderful memories as you have helped create. 💛 And we hope you return next time with your friends from Kent Place School!