I was also involved in workshops and seminars on Aids awareness. The fact that people could speak and understand English made my job easier. I also learned about the school system in Zambia. It is in a sad way. Half the population of Zambia is under 15 years of age and the education system is appalling, particularly in the rural areas.
Schools are in a terrible state of decay.
During the rainy season I saw schools that just fell down. Schools do not have material such as schoolbooks, pens, paper or any other material that we would take for granted. In 1999 there were 1900 teachers trained. Many of those who were trained have gone to work in neighboring Botswana and South Africa where they can earn better money. The government is weak and have no money to spend on education.