NTUNGO NOBLE PROJECTS


Community-Guided Empowerment



ABOUT US



We are committed to lifting the people of Mwambezi village in Zambia out of poverty primarily through education and training.



MWAMBEZI VILLAGE HUTS



We are committed to improving quality of family shelter at Mwambezi Village in Zambia.



Our Vision



An empowered Mwambezi community equitable in opportunities for education, food security, health and housing.



Our Mission



To lift the people of Mwambezi village out of poverty through community-guided empowerment training and poverty relief programming.



Inspiration for Ntungo Noble Projects



BACKGROUND



THE CONCEPTION of Ntungo Noble Projects began after a visit to Mwambezi village in Zambia in 2016 by one of the founding Directors who brought back some heart-wrenching stories.


Compassion and Justice: After sometime of heart searching and brainstorming, the founders concluded that they could not ignore the plight of the people of Mwambezi village and others in Zambia and think that they are all fine. Doing so would be synonymous to committing a crime. So the good Lord gave the idea of Ntungo Noble to respond to the needs of the people of Mwambezi village. To ensure that its efforts yield impactful results, Ntungo Noble adopted Mwambezi village as its primary focus. Nevertheless, as resources allow, secondary focus is given to other villages in the vicinity, and elsewhere in Mbala District, on a case by case basis.


The following scriptures inspired the thought and journey to start Ntungo Noble Projects:


Micah 6:8 "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"


Isaiah 58:6-11 "6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? 7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? 8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward. 9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity 10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day: 11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not."


Acts 20:35 "I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."


Global Alignment: It is also encouraging and heartwarming to note that the work of Ntungo Noble Projects, Inc. is squarely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. It is a humble response to the call for action to create a world free of poverty and hunger. And what a fulfilling experience it is to be directly involved! You too, can respond to the call and get involved.



The Heart of Ntungo Noble Projects



PURPOSE



Ntungo Noble Projects was incorporated without share capital on February 9, 2017 as a Manitoba based nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to providing poverty relief for the people of Mwambezi Village in Zambia. Ntungo Noble’s work involves educating, training and mentoring the community and its members empowering them to stand on their own to overcome poverty in their lives and the community.


To this end, Ntungo Noble Projects:


1. Motivates and advises community leaders that they can achieve whatever they collectively set their minds to accomplish for the community.


In developing communities such as those in Zambia, opportunities for empowerment are there. But evidently there is lack of leadership to recognize these opportunities and organize people to develop them. Ntungo Noble plays a critical role of reminding community leaders of their responsibilities and supporting them to take action.


2. Advances community-guided empowerment and poverty relief programs.


The community-guided empowerment program involves training and mentoring individuals and the community in leadership development, construction trades skills and best farming practices for enhanced food production.


Community leaders are trained in visioning, project identification, planning, implementation and outcome maintenance. Participants in the leadership development program serve on the village governance council as well as various village committees, which include education, food security, health and housing.


Apprentices in the construction trades skills training program are involved in practicums to construct village amenities. Each group of learners is given a project to complete. This approach makes the youth interested in both leadership and construction trades skills.


3. Provides poverty relief programming that includes feeding early learners, helping with school supplies, uniforms and other clothing.


Because of poverty, some parents cannot afford breakfast or school supplies or school uniforms for children. Therefore, Ntungo Noble Projects helps out to ensure children attending school are not hungry and have their school needs.


GOVERNANCE

Ntungo Noble is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director supported by a number of volunteers both at head office and in the field.


ADMINISTRATION

The most important work, fundraising, and the most important assets, donated funds, for Ntungo Noble Projects are administered by the Great Commission Foundation (CRA #85992 8483 RR0001). Therefore, Ntungo Noble Projects operates under the umbrella of the Great Commission Foundation and identified as GCF796.



OUR CAUSES AND PRIORITIES



Leadership Training



1. Providing training and mentorship of community leaders. Advising them to focus on areas that improve people's lives: education, food security, health and housing.



Trades Skills Training



2. Providing training and mentorship in construction trades skills. Encouraging learners to put their newly learned skills to use in construction projects developing much needed village amenities: school, clinic, church, houses.



Best Farming Practices Training



3. Providing training and mentorship in best farming practices, including growing food all year round.



Poverty Relief Programs



4. Providing poverty relief programs aimed at supporting vulnerable children and seniors in the community.



OUR POVERTY RELIEF ACTIVITIES



School Supplies



  • Supporting vulnerable children with school supplies


Feeding Program



  • Feeding vulnerable children attending school




Clothing



  • Buying uniforms for vulnerable children
  • Giving clothes to vulnerable children.


OUR VALUES





QUALITY OF LIFE



We believe that every individual is entitled to quality life that includes early childhood learning, food, clothing, housing and health. Ntungo Noble strives to do everything possible to support the people of Mwambezi village relative to early childhood learning, farming and housing.



PROFESSIONAL SERVICE



We, who are educated, know what is right. We endeavor to be honest, truthful, and trustworthy in working with the people of Mwambezi Village. We will consult with the people determine their needs and work hard mobilizing them to work with us as we strive to meet their needs.



COMMUNICATIONS



Thank God for the cell phone and the internet. This technology allows Ntungo Noble to be in constant touch with the people of Mwambezi Village and constantly learn and be aware of their situation. The technology also allows for instant transfer of necessary funds when they are needed to fund noble activities.



RESPONSIVENESS



When you visit Mwambezi Village you will see a lot of opportunities for development. People living in mud hats, malnourished children, widows struggling to grow food, children not going to school and illiterate parents. You cannot help but think about how to help. The idea of Ntungo Noble is just one way to humbly respond to the development needs of the people of Mwambezi village.



REMEMBERANCE



Ntungo Noble founding director, Dr. Chrispin Ntungo, grew up at Mwambezi village. He was fortunate having an aunt living downtown Mbala. His aunt got him from the village and brought him in to town where he was able to attend school. His escape of the circle of poverty at Mwambezi Village happened because of education. For Dr. Ntungo, remembering Mwambezi Village and working to change its circumstances is a career and life.



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OUR STRATEGIES





GOVERNANCE



Running our organization according to its bylaws and the laws of the Province of Manitoba and, the Governments of Canada and Zambia.



MANAGEMENT



Administering the day to day operations of Ntungo Noble both at head office and in the field effectively and efficiently.



MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS



Creation of awareness and presence of Ntungo Noble amongst funders and fundraising projects customers.



FUNDRAISING AND DONOR APPRECIATION



Establishing targets for fundraising based on program and/or project budget and effectively implementing the fundraising plan. Letting our donors and funders know that we appreciate their support by furnishing them with information and progress reports in a timely manner and thanking them for their support.



PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION



Having a plan for meeting needs on the ground. Includes working with Mwambezi Village Poverty Relief Community Development Committee identifying contact person(s), information on beneficiaries and timing of project support activities throughout the year.



IMPACT OF NTUNGO NOBLE PROJECTS



Here are the ten ways Ntungo Noble is impacting the community of Mwambezi Village in Zambia:

  1. Equity in education - Literacy and numeracy rates among the people equitable to the people in towns and cities.
  2. Equity in health - Enhanced health for all, especially children and women equitable to those in towns and cities.
  3. Food security for all households, including those headed by women.
  4. Equity in housing - Decent accommodation for all, including single women equitable to people in towns and cities.
  5. Gainful entrepreneurial employment for youth and adults, including women.
  6. Equity in infrastructure - Quality village infrastructure including school, clinic and water supply.
  7. Leadership capacity building for the community.
  8. Equity in water - Safe and adequate water supply equitable to that in towns and cities.
  9. Healthy and safe environment which is key for disease prevention.
  10. Equity in economic development - Enduring economic base for the village community.


Meet our people





Chipalo Simunyola



Board Chair



Providing strategic leadership and supporting the executive director with effective strategies and making sure that Ntungo Noble has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission.



Dr. Chrispin Ntungo



Executive Director



Planning execution of strategy and implementing effective processes to manage resources and utilize them in achieving the mission of Ntungo Noble Projects. Providing timely and accurate reports to the board.



Wisdom Simbeya



On Site Program Coordinator



Planning on site program activities ensuring that programs are started and completed on time. Keeping all program activity records and furnishing the executive director's office with data in a timely fashion.



Program Implementation Partners





ntungo noble



Leadership



Ntungo Noble Projects is the poverty relief program sponsor.



supply & service



Engineering Works



AES Supply & Service is a local engineering company that provides training in engineering equipment, tools and materials for construction works.



skilled trades



Development Works



5S Property Services is a local skilled trades company that provides training in skilled trades - bricklaying, roofing, plastering, carpentry, painting and landscaping works.



community



Community Mobilization



Ntungo Co-operative is a grassroots community organization that mobilizes people to be involved in poverty relief development activities.



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