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Bright Minds Exist Everywhere Opportunity Should Too

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About us

Who We Are

The No Child Left Behind Foundation was established to ensure that academically gifted students from financially disadvantaged families are not denied opportunities due to economic hardship.
We support students who excel in Grade 7, Form 4, and Grade 12 examinations but lack the basic necessities required to progress to the next stage of their education.
We believe that talent is universal — opportunity is not. Our mission is to level the playing field.

Mission

To identify and support academically outstanding students from underprivileged backgrounds with the resources they need to continue their education.

Vision

A Zambia where every brilliant child has equal opportunity to succeed — regardless of financial background.
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Education Is Free But Success Still Has Barriers

While Zambia has made public education free since 2021, many children still face hidden challenges,

  • Lack of uniforms
  • Boarding necessities
  • Examination preparation materials
  • Transportation costs
  • Inability to afford books and stationery
Our programs

How We Support Bright Minds

Academic Essentials Support
Providing uniforms, books, stationery, and learning materials.
Tertiary Transition Support
Helping Grade 7, Form 4, and Grade 12 top-performing students transition.
Mentorship & Guidance
Connecting students with mentors for academic and career guidance.
Community Sponsorship Program
Partnering donors directly with students to fund their academic journey.
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Our programs

Stories of Impact

Celebrating the remarkable journeys of students who, despite financial hardship, have risen above their circumstances with determination, resilience, and the right support.

“Without the Foundation’s support, I would not have been able to start secondary school. Today, I am top of my class.”

— Sponsored Student

“This foundation restores hope to families who thought education was out of reach.”

— Parent

“Without the Foundation’s support, I would not have been able to start secondary school. Today, I am top of my class.”

— Sponsored Student

Members

Our Team Members

Chama Chilombo

Director of Design and Video Production, overseeing visual storytelling, team management, and project execution.

Maria Tembo

Secretary General Director, you’re overseeing administrative operations, strategic planning

Sade Chiumya

Mentor Director, you’d oversee mentorship programs, guide mentees, and foster growth.

Sergio Phiri

Director of Project Coordinator, you’re likely overseeing timelines, teams, and communication.

Magaret

Director of Treasury and Coordinator, you’re likely handling finances, budgeting, and maybe even event planning.

Co- Legal

As Co-Legal Director, you’re sharing responsibilities and expertise.

Emmanuel Chishimba

Legal Director, you’re steering the ship on compliance, contracts, and regulatory matters.

Silvia Banda

Vise President & Co-Founder

Rachael K Banda

President & Founder

Chama Chilombo

Director of Design and Video Production, overseeing visual storytelling, team management, and project execution.

Maria Tembo

Secretary General Director, you’d overseeing administrative operations, strategic planning

Sade Chiumya

Mentor Director, you’d oversee mentorship programs, guide mentees, and foster growth.

Sergio Phiri

Director of Project Coordinator, you’d likely overseeing timelines, teams, and communication.

Magaret

Director of Treasury and Coordinator, you’d likely handling finances, budgeting, and maybe even event planning.

Co- Legal

As Co-Legal Director, you’d sharing responsibilities and expertise.

Emmanuel Chishimba

Legal Director, you’d steering the ship on compliance, contracts, and regulatory matters.

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Moments of Hope

Capturing the smiles, milestones, and meaningful moments that reflect the power of opportunity and the promise of a brighter future.
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You have the power to transform a child’s future today by helping remove the financial barriers that stand between them and their education, giving them the opportunity to pursue their dreams with confidence and dignity.
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Our FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers to common questions about our mission, student selection process, support programs, and how you can help transform lives through education.
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1. Who does the Foundation support?
We support academically high-performing students in Zambia who pass Grade 7, Form 4, or Grade 12 with excellent results but are unable to afford essential school necessities needed to continue their education.

We support academically high-performing students in Zambia who pass Grade 7, Form 4, or Grade 12 with excellent results but are unable to afford essential school necessities needed to continue their education.

We support academically high-performing students in Zambia who pass Grade 7, Form 4, or Grade 12 with excellent results but are unable to afford essential school necessities needed to continue their education.

We support academically high-performing students in Zambia who pass Grade 7, Form 4, or Grade 12 with excellent results but are unable to afford essential school necessities needed to continue their education.

We support academically high-performing students in Zambia who pass Grade 7, Form 4, or Grade 12 with excellent results but are unable to afford essential school necessities needed to continue their education.