Penny Projects

Welcome to Penny Projects, where a little goes a long way

Our mission is simple: to nurture and inspire students from Riverside Secondary Highschool, Zambia

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Welcome to Penny Projects, where a little goes a long way

Our mission is simple: nurture and inspire students from Riverside Secondary Highschool, Zambia

Donate Now About Us

Image of Austry, a disabled man from Zambia, as he poses for the camera amongst his home.

pennyprojectsrsMeet Austry, his ability to remain positive in the midst of hardship is inspiring.

Image of Peggy and her two children, as they pose for the camera in front of their home.

pennyprojectsrsMeet Peggy, as a mother of 6, she works hard to provide for her family. This means spending countless hours selling charcoal by the road side.

Daniel is pictured riding his bike down a small dirt path snaking between thick green grass.

pennyprojectsrsDaniel is relying on this bike to make the 3km journey to school. Without it, his disability will see him unable to access education. For people like Daniel little gifts are having a big impact.

Our Mission

Mentorship & Guidance

Our mission is to empower Riverside Secondary High School students with mentorship and guidance, preparing them for community leadership

Equipping Tools & Skills

We encourage personal and societal growth for students while nurturing compassion in future change-makers

Community Empowerment

Using the power of individuals, we can create lasting change. By helping students flourish, we can give them a brighter tomorrow

Our Approach

With the support of Riverside Secondary School, we offer hands-on student-led experiential learning. This approach focuses on:

1. Identifying the community's needs

2. Crafting effective solutions

3. Implementing projects

This approach fosters student pride and ownership, all while ensuring the projects meet specifc community needs

A group of student gathered in a circle celebrating, lifting their arms to the sky.

Together We Can

To realise these transformative projects, we depend on generous donors who share our commitment.

Your contributions provide necessary resources for successful project implementation, making a lasting impact on lives and creating a ripple effect beyond borders.

Joel Slade

Joel Slade, an Australian Pastor, is driven by a passion for empowering communities through education and service. He has led development projects globally, spanning Ukraine, South and Central America, Asia, and the Pacific. Now, he's embarked on an incredible journey to Zambia, launching Penny Projects to create a lasting impact on high school students at Riverside Secondary School. Joel firmly believes in the power of relationships and community to drive transformative change, envisioning a future where Zambian students become proactive problem solvers and catalysts for positive change.

Donate

Contribute a dollar or volunteer with us to build a compassionate community and achieve progress, one penny at a time.

Community

Connect with like-minded individuals, follow us, and be a part of the Penny Projects family. Embrace optimism and take action for positive change.

Volunteer

Join us in the mission field and be part of our inspiring Penny Projects family. Together, let's create a brighter future for those we serve.

Collaborate

We want to work with you on Penny Projects in your own community. Partner with us to empower others and create lasting impact together.

Little Gifts, Big Impact

Little Gifts, Big Impact

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