Mechanics for Africa ‘A shining beacon’
Mechanics for Africa had a successful and joyful graduation ceremony last Saturday, despite the fact that Covid-19 restrictions meant that none of our graduates’ families could attend the ceremony.
This year’s Guest of Honour was Vincent Sampa, the Director of Finance for Copperbelt Province where MfA’s college is based. During his speech, Mr. Sampa said “Mechanics for Africa is a shining beacon. You don’t just learn how to maintain vehicles. Graduates of Mechanics for Africa have a reputation for honesty, integrity, and service that marks them out as special people. The mission you have to train underprivileged youth in our communities keys in perfectly with Zambia’s pro-poor policies targeted at young people. Youth recognition and empowerment are at the heart of what we do. We want to ensure that we have an upcoming generation that is prepared to take up leadership positions in all spheres. This is very important to all of us in government.” Our Guest of Honour also had words of encouragement for our UK supporters: “As Director of Finance for the Copperbelt Province I have the closest interest in ensuring that we are able to play our part in the great project of improving our God-blessed nation of Zambia… I know that much of the financial support for this college comes from individual sponsors in the United Kingdom. I thank your supporters because they are enabling us to demonstrate just how successful we can be when we work together to make this world a better place.”
