Salesian Missions Funds New Hall for Zambian Preschool

Salesian Missions Funds a New Hall
for the Laura Vicuna Preschool

(ANS – Mansa, Zambia – September 29, 2026) – The Laura Vicuna Preschool, located in Mansa, Zambia, has a new school hall thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions of New Rochelle. The funding was used for the construction of a kitchen, dining room, sleeping room, and bathroom.

With construction nearly completed, the parents are happy that their children have better facilities at the school. As a result of the project, enrollment has increased. The projected number of boys has increased from 75 to 83 and the number of girls from 80 to 96.

In the region, many families rely on small subsistence farming for maize, cassava, groundnuts, and vegetables. Fishing and small-scale aquaculture are also important. Seasonal flooding can spoil crops and damage infrastructure, creating challenges for the local population.

There is high youth unemployment and limited vocational and technical training available. There are under-resourced schools, insufficient healthcare, and a lack of water and hygiene services. Salesian education helps youths start with a firm foundation for future learning.

Musumali Esaya, a local man who spoke on behalf of the parents, said he was happy for the new school hall for the children. He expressed gratitude to Salesian Missions for the project. Esaya noted: “Before the building, there was a concern about where the children would rest and be fed, and there was no area for play activities. With the new hall, the children have a better school environment in which to learn. We are all grateful for the support from the donors who made this possible.”

Salesians in Zambia provide a range of social development programs and education to aid youths who are poor and at risk so that they can have a healthy, productive life. Early education helps youngsters gain a foundation to allow them to advance later to skills training for employment. Basic needs are met along the way, ensuring that youths focus on their education.

Source: MissionNewswire