Mission

CEHO is committed to providing quality and sustainable education and improving the health of the underprivileged children of the Chibolya community and its surrounding areas.

 

Guiding Principles and Beliefs

 

  • All individuals are equal and have a right to education, good health, and active participation in the society
  • Education is the best and the most effective tool to eradicate poverty and improve the standard of living of all the children in the community
  • All the activities of CEHO will be based on and will meet the needs of the children and the community
  • Empowerment is the main component of all activities and is vital to sustain the future of the individuals (involved), the community, and CEHO
  • CEHO will live and breath the children and the community of Chibolya

Goals and Objectives

 

  • Reduce the vulnerability of community members through the improvement of education and health
  • Promote quality education and health care services to the vulnerable, disabled, and orphans
  • Provide care and support for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children
  • Increase literacy rates in Chibolya for both children and adults in order to empower the residents economically and socially
  • Eradicate poverty from the community by providing children, women, and men with skills training for income generation (IGA)
  • Improve socioeconomic development of all the members of the Chibolya community
  • Lay a foundation for the positive interaction between the disadvantaged and wealthy members of the community
  • Increase self-confidence, self-respect, and self-esteem among the disadvantaged children and the community members
  • Increase awareness in the community to reduce high levels of HIV and AIDS in the community
  • Represent Zambia and other related bodies the interests of those involved in education and health
  • Encourage dialogue between the education and health sectors and the public on matters of mutual concern and interest
  • Promote a better learning and health environment for children in rural, semi-urban and urban schools
  • Acquire program funding through corporate, government, and/or organizational grants and financial support