Welcoming 2022

Completion of Chuzu’s thatched roof

It would be great at the beginning of 2022 to be showcasing the opening scenes at Chuzu community hall but we’re not quite there yet. However, the recent pictures sent at the end of December show the roof being completed and electrical trunking for the lighting being installed. This will be the first dwelling in Chuzu to have its own electrical light source creating circumstances that extend the day for things such as adult reading classes and after school programs. This is a huge development, one unimaginable 2 years ago, for such a rural and distressed community. Meanwhile, the local team of board members and staff are preparing for an opening on January 22nd. This will provide an opportunity to thank vendors and local authorities for their assistance in bring our first project to fruition and at the same time, showcasing the work of Compact to other charitable & government personal. FYI: The rains are very late which  allowed thatching to be completed unhindered, but now, 5 weeks   on, we worry that a drought situation is pending.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right , the right to dignity and a decent life. While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”

Nelson Mandela

Cynthia Maulidi on right

Cynthia Maulidi

We wish to thank Cynthia for her work as Executive Director of Compact since its inception in November 2020. We appreciate the hard work in introducing and managing multiple stakeholders and service providers  to the work of Compact in Chuzu. May God bless her in future undertakings in the NGO community.

Chisomo Faith Mainje

We are very pleased to welcome Chisomo as the new Executive Director on a 4 month voluntary basis. During this time she will assist Luke Beka, our Field Manager, in the day to day operations. This voluntary period allows us a realistic time frame to recruit a permanent replacement.