Okodwela Employment Project
We provide support and resources to local entrepreneurs in starting and growing their
own business.
Okodwela strongly believes in assisting individuals with the necessary resources to start and grow their own business. In do so, it contributes to foster an environment of creativity and financial sustainability and independence.
We provide skills training, developing business plans, and financial support through the sales of their products where appropriate.
Okodwela also works together with local community members to understand the needs of employment positions in the area. Together, they create new positions for employment, train, and then hire community members for any job created.
Okodwela Creates Business Opportunities!
Part 6
Our Progess
Jobs Created
21
December 9, 2018
Construction Workers
We've hired 21 construction workers since December 2019 for the Okodwela Home Project to assist in the building of homes in the
the surrounding rural areas of
Livingstone, Zambia.
1
December 28, 2018
Peanut Machine
Purchased machinery to support the dream
of a self-owned business for a local
Meloni Village women.
1
Handmade Happy By: Vannesa
April 1, 2019
Created Handmade Happy
By: Vanessa; business for a local tailor to make
and sell handmade items around Zambia and around the world.
1
Photographer/Videographer
August 13, 2019
We hired 1 local, Zambian, photographer/videographer to document various Okodwela projects.
1
Security Guard
February 1, 2020
We hired one Security Guard at the Linda Community School. His job entails looking after the security at the school for both teachers and students.
1
Caretaker
February 1, 2020
We hired one Caretaker position at the Linda Community School for a local community member. Her job entails maintaining the school grounds and taking care of the school garden.
3
School Chefs
October 27, 2020
We hired three community member Chefs to cook lunch for the Feeding Program at the Linda Community School 4 days a week for 560 students.
Builders - Andrew, Withus,
Portfa, Lubasi, Kebby,
Mwansa, Evans
Okodwela Construction Team
The Okodwela Construction team employs 7 local builders from the surrounding areas of Livingstone, Zambia. The specific jobs apart of the team include a construction manager, brick layers, and daka boys. Together, the team averages building one house in just 17 days.
1
March 9, 2019
We hired one Family Services Manager to
serve as the first point of contact
within the community to complete
family assessments.
Family Services Manager
1
Security Guard
February 1, 2020
We hired one Security Guard at the Linda Community School for a local community member. His job entails looking after the securoty at the Linda
Tailor - Vanessa
Handmade Happy By: Vanessa
Located in the Dambwa Central Market, Zambian native, Vanessa,
finds her happy in sewing various African fabrics and Okodwela is honored to provide support and resources to the Handmade Happy By: Vanessa business.
Proceeds from the sale of each item made benefits Handmade Happy By: Vanessa and Okodwela.