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 businesses. In doing 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
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Construction Workers
Peanut Machine
December 9, 2018
December 28, 2018
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.
Purchased machinery to support the dream
of a self-owned business for a local
Meloni Village women.
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
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
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.
5
Adult Literacy Program Teachers
December 1, 2021
We hired 5 teachers to teach over 80 adult students in the Adult Literacy Program at the Linda Community School.
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 security at the Linda
1
Family Services Manager
March 9, 2019
We hired one Family Services Manager to
serve as the first point of contact
within the community to complete
family assessments.
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.
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.