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Andrea Finke 2026-03-20

ZAMBIA - Experiencing more than just classes as a volunteer

An der St. Francis-and-Clare-Schule in Sambia erklärt ein Chemielehrer den Schüler*innen die Funktionsweise eines Elektronenmikroskops.

A retired PhD chemist spent seven weeks at the St. Francis and Clare School in Lusaka, Zambia, gaining deep insight into the local circumstances, opportunities, and challenges.

Andrea Finke 2026-03-16

SOUTH AFRICA - Greater knowledge thanks to better labs

Zur Eröffnung des neuen naturwissenschaftlichen Labors der Ekuphumleni-Sekundarschule zerschneidet ein Gast das Band

The Ekuphumleni Secondary School in South Africa was able to reopen its science lab in March 2026. Thanks to a fundraising campaign, the lab was renovated and its equipment brought up to date.

Andrea Finke 2026-03-10

SOUTH AFRICA - Talent development for children from the township

Der Masifunde-Chor singt bei einem Auftritt vor der Changemaker Academy

The Masifunde Center in Walmer Township, South Africa, provides educational support from early childhood through to young adulthood. Nurturing creative talent is a key element—whether in visual arts, dance, or singing. On June 16, 2026, the Masifunde Choir will visit Karlsruhe for the first time. Don’t miss it!

Andrea Finke 2026-03-02

FUNDRAISING - Our thanks for a fantastic duo!

Das Team der Neuen Apotheke Albersweiler nach ihrer erfolgreichen Spendenaktion

The Umckaloabo Foundation lives from the dedication of many individual people who keep others informed about the educational work we do and tirelessly raise funds. And 100% of every euro goes to support education in Africa!

Andrea Finke 2025-10-21

SOUTH AFRICA - A science lab for Ekuphumleni Secondary School

Der Naturwissenschaftsraum der Ekuphumleni-Sekundarschule bedarf einer Modernisierung.

A generous fund-raising campaign has made a massive change: the science lab at Ekuphumleni Secondary School in South Africa is now being renovated. That is an important step: the school emphasizes teaching the sciences.

Andrea Finke 2025-10-02

SAMBIA - Scholarship recipient is a national math genius!

Ackim Ngami, Schüler der St. Francis-and-Clare-Schule, ist ein Mathenie.

A scholarship can promote special talents! At St. Francis and Clare School in Lusaka, which the Umckaloabo Foundation has been supporting from the very beginning, one of the students is Ackim Ng’ambi, who has turned out to be a brilliant math student who has brought home multiple prizes in national competitions.

Andrea Finke 2025-09-25

ZAMBIA - University studies thanks to the scholarship

Ein Schüler der St. Francis and Clare-Schule bei einem Treffen mit dem Patenschaftsteam aus Deutschland.

A scholarship makes the impossible possible: young people from poor compounds in Zambia can attend secondary school, get their degree and go on to study at a university. New perspectives!

Andrea Finke 2025-08-21

MALAWI - St. Mauritius at the forefront once again

View of the St. Mauritius Secondary School in Livingstonia, Malawi, which opened in early 2023

St. Mauritius Secondary School in Livingstonia, Malawi, has once again achieved excellent results in this year's Junior Certificate Examinations, ranking fourth in the national school ranking.

Andrea Finke 2025-04-07

ZAMBIA - Construction started on the Choma secondary school

A look at the Choma secondary school complex in a 3-D model

We want to open the secondary school in Choma in 2026 so that the first 180 students can start to receive a good education.