“The change of the world doesn’t depend on special individuals, but depends on each and every individual.”
Mwansa is a second-year student at the University of Zambia studying chemistry and geology. As an alum of Fellows Zambia ‘23, Incubator ‘24, and Global Zambia ‘24, he has designed ventures addressing electricity shortages and promoting economic opportunity. We caught up with Mwansa to better understand his LearnServe experience and his current studies. Mwansa is a second-year student at the University of Zambia studying chemistry and geology. As an alum of Fellows Zambia ‘23, Incubator ‘24, and Global Zambia ‘24, he has designed ventures addressing electricity shortages and promoting economic opportunity. We caught up with Mwansa to better understand his LearnServe experience and his current studies.
Bringing light to Hidi Village and beyond:
In Conversation with LearnServe alum Rediate Kologek Rediate is a LearnServe alum (Fellows DC ‘22, Incubator ‘23) and Dyer Fellow at Lafayette College. Through a […]
Intergenerational connection, Asian American history, and changemaking beyond LearnServe
In Conversation with LearnServe alum Ethan Huang (Fellows DC ‘24) Ethan Huang is a junior at Sidwell Friends School and an alum of our Fellows […]
Why I planted crocus bulbs this past November
Together, approaching and anticipating some of the coldest and darkest days of the year, we planted what we hope will bring splashes of brightness in the coming months.
I see LearnServe’s work in much the same way.
Lessons from Limón: Listening, Lending a Hand, Lifting up Leaders
Last week I had the opportunity to spend four days with the Dale Una Mano founder Orlando Carvajal Valdes, his leadership team, and their program participants. They walked me through the challenges that young people face in their community, and the ways that Dale Una Mano is helping them overcome those challenges through leadership and service.
LearnServe Alum Jackie Chen on Engineering Education and Global Connections
LearnServe taught me the beauty of collaboration, having human-to-human connection, and love for other people’s success. It’s been super meaningful, and I don't think I would have seen that in the world around me in the same way without LearnServe.
“Who shaped your understanding of home? Who inspired it?”
In conversation with Chandra Christmas-Rouse (Fellows DC ‘11) Chandra Christmas-Rouse is an urban planner, civic designer, systems changemaker, and LearnServe alumna (Fellows DC, 2011). Chandra’s […]
HS Junior Roza seeks to improve healthcare access in rural communities
“I believe this place truly helped me find out what I want to do in the future.” Roza Ayele is a junior at Benjamin Banneker […]
Voices of Service: Interview with Community Outreach VISTA Brittany Blakely
“AmeriCorps has shown me that there are so many ways to care for people beyond work, beyond jobs. . . . I wish LearnServe was around when I was a kid, because I would have loved this.”
Voices of Service: Interview with Development VISTA Charlotte Fajardo
“If I wasn’t in this role, I wouldn’t have been given the opportunity to make such a large change. . I was able to help a lot more as a VISTA than I could have in another capacity.”
Code-switching, reading proficiency, global travel: LearnServe alumna Lauren reflects on changemaking
Student Intern Feature Lauren Hilliard is a senior at Potomac School and alumna of our Fellows program (DC ‘22) and Incubator (‘23). She most recently […]
5 Reasons You Should Be Talking About Youth Social Entrepreneurship
We’ve witnessed social entrepreneurship’s profound impact on young people for over 20 years, watching young people discover their power to create change in their communities.
My Time in Zambia | Global Zambia 2024 Reflections from our students
By Jordan Warren Seven other US students and I embarked on a two-week journey of cultural exchange in Lusaka, Zambia. Though I was filled with […]
Overcoming challenges | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Bright Kapilya I joined the LearnServe program in 2021, and the experience has been great. I am glad to say that LearnServe is really […]
“This trip wasn't just about learning more about marketing, business, or entrepreneurship” | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Niyea Pollard What surprises me the most is how much people in Zambia stay connected to their culture and roots. To this day, they […]
Day 10. Salty Chicken | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Jackie Chen, Global Zambia Cohort ’24 Today had to start early because we were headed far, far away. Livingstone was our destination, and even […]
“We didn't expect it to end so fast” | Global Zambia 2024 reflections from our students
By Mwansa Sunga, LearnServe Zambia, Global Zambia Cohort ’24 During the LearnServe trip, our cultural exchange with the American Incubator students was great. At first, […]
LearnServe Global - Zambia 2024 Highlights
For two weeks in July, 8 U.S. students and 14 Zambian peers met in Lusaka and Livingstone for two weeks of leadership development, community action, […]
Day 10: New Desire Unlocked LearnServe Global Zambia 2024
By Nathan Siliwimba, LearnServe Zambia Have you ever thought that life was going great, but in reality, it wasn’t? Have you ever felt there’s more […]
Day 7: A Day To Remember LearnServe Global Zambia 2024
By B. Chama, LearnSeve Zambia This day had a lot in store for all of us, and we were unsure how it would turn out. […]