“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Does One Change the System?
By Arrieanna Solomon I could write about how George Floyd’s death made me feel. I could talk about how anxious I became watching the video […]
Media for Change: Radio, Podcasting, and Racial Justice
Chris Cole uses radio shows and podcasts to raise awareness about the most pressing social issues. Through his stories and interviews, he seeks to amplify […]
What A Young Person Can Do
While living during a pandemic, it is hard to wrap your head around finding a way to create change in this world. It is even […]
Zoom Across the World
I traveled to Paraguay in 2017 with LearnServe Abroad, an experience that undeniably I will never forget. We did a homestay in Tobati for a […]
Justice Community Equity Peace
When she joined the LearnServe Fellows Program in 2018, Jayme’ Mims had a plan to tackle food insecurity in her neighborhood in Washington, DC’s Ward […]
A Virtual Experience
From LearnServe Intern Romeo. An account of the LearnServe Summer Global Fellowship ‒ our first-ever virtual exchange program between students in Zambia and the United […]
LearnServe Alumna Peniel: New Lenses on Africa
“This organization is not meant to supplement personal research on Africa. It is not a free pass that gives you the title of “woke” or […]
Artist, Activist, Scholar Malachi Byrd: In the Battle Against Anti-Blackness
“You know I think change, and the entrepreneurial spirit is one that is deterred sometimes. It’s one that fails sometimes. It’s one that’s not always […]
LearnServe on the Radio: Emma Strother with Stevie Bridgwaters
LearnServe Development Manager and Alumna (Fellows ’10, Zambia ’10) was recently interviewed by Stevie Bridgwaters, on trusting youth, challenging assumptions, and the latest in LearnServe […]
