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Pool report-Zambia two
Jill Biden inspire Zambian pupils
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe -Times of Zambia
Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of U.S. vice president Joe's visit to Zambia
has inspired children at one of the community schools located in
Kanyama Township, west of Zambia's capital city, Lusaka.
Her motorcade which brought business to a standstill as it headed
westwards of Lusaka on Wednesday arrived at Shalom community school at
about 12:30 hours.
Dr Biden who was accompanied by Administrator of the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) Rajiv Shah, US
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women Issues Catherine Russell, her
granddaughter Finnegan Biden and other U.S. officials was welcomed by
singing pupils who were praising the U.S government for the help
rendered to them.
The pupils were elated that the US Government has joined hands with
the Zambian government to brighten their hopes of a better future
through education.
She told the pupils "And as a lifelong teacher, one of my favorite
things to do when I travel is to meet students, like all of you".
Dr Biden told the pupils that what they were doing - putting their
education first was important because they were creating a lifetime of
opportunities for themselves and their families.
"It's a pleasure to be here at Shalom Community School and to meet all
of you... and to be joined by Administrator Raj Shah, head of the U.S.
Agency for International Development ...Cathy Russell, the U.S.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues ... and David Young, our
Charge d'Affaires in Zambia" she said as she smiled at them.
The second lady said that U.S. was committed to ensuring that young
women have the tools they need to not only survive but to thrive in
their communities.

Dr. Biden said that a strong educational foundation can provide a
sense of hope of normalcy and the chance at a better life.

"If you change one classroom, pretty soon that classroom has changed
one school...that school has changed a village that village has
changed a province ...and that province has changed a country Dr.
Biden said.
She said that her trip to Africa would focus on girls' education and
on how women's participation in government, the economy, and civil
society can accelerate economic development, improve health and
educational outcomes, and foster peace and security.
She said this was being done by ensuring that all students have
access to quality education.
Dr Biden expressed her concerns about the horrific capturing of girls
in Nigeria which she said has triggered anger reminds the world that
girls around the globe risk their lives to pursue their ambitions
"I've been a teacher for over 30 years. I love helping students
-navigate their future ... and see it grow bright before their eyes"
she said.
A pupil and beneficiary of the "Time to Learn Scholarship program"
Martha Matongo thanked the U.S. government for the help rendered of
paying for her school fees, uniform and resources to purchase school
materials.
Zambian's deputy permanent secretary in the ministry of education
Christine Mayondi, said community schools forms an integral party of
the education system and was happy that the Zambian government and
other partners were helping such schools.
Wife of Zambia's vice president Guy Scott, Charlotte said 2014 was a
special year for Zambia as it was celebrating its 50 years of
independence and it was important to receive visitors like Dr. Biden
and her delegation.
Ends/


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