Sancta Maria College of Nursing & Midwifery in Lukulu has reached an exciting milestone. With the completion of the new kitchen and dining facility and the installation of a solar-powered irrigation system, the College is now better equipped than ever to fulfil its mission: addressing critical healthcare gaps in Western Zambia by training skilled, local nurses.
The newly opened kitchen and dining room have quickly become the heart of campus life. Funded by a grant from the Noel & Carmel O’Brien Family Foundation, along with donations from other generous supporters, the facility was designed to suit the local context. It features handwashing stations, sliding screened windows for ventilation, a fully fitted cooler room, and a serving counter to efficiently deliver nutritious meals to 280 students and staff. Steel trusses support the wide roof span, ensuring long-term durability. The space is already celebrated as one that nourishes both body and spirit.
At the same time, the College’s farm is thriving thanks to a new solar-powered pump and drip irrigation system, funded by the Rotary Club of Port Philip, Australia. This innovation ensures a reliable water supply during the dry season, boosts productivity, and reduces manual labour. It enables the College, which houses students on campus, to grow more of its own food and provide each student with three nutritious meals a day.
By reducing its reliance on external food sources and lowering operational costs, the College is enhancing student wellbeing and progressing steadily toward financial sustainability.
This transformation is only possible because of your support. Thank you for helping build a stronger, more self-reliant future for nursing education in rural Zambia.
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