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Sponsorship Opportunities at Kingfisher

Transform Lives Through Education with the Kingfisher Education Trust!

The Kingfisher Education Trust is committed to empowering children in Southern Mozambique through access to high-quality education.

At Kingfisher Lake International Children’s College, they provide excellent, child-centered education, but many local families face financial barriers.

Your sponsorship can make a life-changing difference. It covers not only tuition but also essentials like uniforms, computers, sports equipment, and life skills programs such as their Learn to Swim initiative.

Thanks to a special discounted fee structure, every contribution goes further, opening doors for children to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

With your support, you’re not just sponsoring a student, you’re investing in a brighter, sustainable future.

About Kingfisher Lake International Children’s College

Founded in 2014 by two expat families, Kingfisher began with just 12 students and a dream: to deliver child-centered, high-quality education in rural Southern Mozambique.

Today, over 130 students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds call Kingfisher home.

Despite challenges like cyclones and the pandemic, the school has grown into a resilient, vibrant community, supported by passionate teachers from both local Inhambane and international backgrounds.

As one Quality Assurance agent noted:

“Tucked far away in an isolated corner of Southern Africa lies a gem of a school whose staff are the unsung heroes of authentic child-centered education.”

Through the Kingfisher Education Trust, they ensure this vision thrives, transforming lives one child at a time.

Sponsorship in Action: Meet Some Of Our Students

Preschool

  • Angela – A patient, food-loving little girl who treasures every toy. Her father is a driver, and her mother sells fruit seasonally.

  • Jenifer (“Jenny from the Block”) – Creative and caring, she loves to sing. Her mum works in a lodge kitchen, supported by her grandmother.

  • João – Budding builder, storyteller, and soccer fan. Lives with his hardworking mum and grandmother.

  • Joel – A detail-oriented future engineer, lovingly raised by his grandfather while his young parents finish school.

Primary School

  • Chelcia – Bright, determined, and the “fresh face” of The Trust. Daughter of Kingfisher’s long-serving gardener, with two brothers also in school.

  • Marlene – A resilient girl who comes from a nearby village. She is known for her gentle strength and determination, qualities she has inherited from her family. Her grandfather, fondly referred to as the “Cashew Man,” works tirelessly selling cashews despite living with a physical disability.

High School

  • Elisabete – The very first sponsored student, now a confident young woman since joining in 2014.

  • Walter – Recently joined from public school. Sponsorship would help him complete his final year with confidence.

What Does Sponsorship Cost?

They created a special discounted fee structure to maximize your impact.

An annual contribution of $200 covers administrative costs and resources. After that, the student’s education is supported at these rates:

  • Preschool: $110/month or $1,320/year (MZN 7,000 / 84,000)

  • Primary School: $160/month or $1,920/year (MZN 10,000 / 120,000)

  • High School: $260/month or $3,120/year (MZN 16,200 / 194,400)

Learn to Swim Program

In Mozambique, where water safety is crucial, many children lack basic swimming skills.

The Learn to Swim Program, run by experienced SSI Instructor Gwen Pugh, provides underprivileged children (ages 6–10) with lifesaving swimming lessons in Machavenga.

  • Current reach: 24 students

  • Cost to run for one year: $2,300

  • Impact: Builds water safety, confidence, fitness, and life skills

Your support helps fund Gwen’s time and transport, ensuring this essential program continues.

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