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Julia Sistachs | Board of Directors, Business, business development, education, partnership trip, travel, zambia

Leadership Development Workshop at Hope Community School with Co-Founder Rich Johnson

Written by Colin Kuker For the third year in a row, Rich Johnson, Co-founder of Spark Ventures and Senior Vice President of People at Spaulding Ridge, spent a week in Zambia to facilitate a leadership development workshop for more than thirty of Hope Community School’s leaders,...

12 January

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Julia Sistachs | business development, education, zambia

Exploring Bright Futures with Dr. Anne-Marie Moukala Cadet: Another Career Day at Hope

Written by Colin Kuker In a powerful initiative spearheaded by Board Member and Zooming with Zambia volunteer, Sue Bernstein, the Grade 11 and 12 learners at Hope Community School are gaining valuable insights to the world of professional possibilities through Career Day sessions. Each month, students gather...

18 November

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Julia Sistachs | business development, education, zambia

Exploring Bright Futures with Jeff Plaisted: Another Career Day at Hope

Written by Colin Kuker Hope’s 10th and 11th graders were recently treated to a special Career Day session with Jeff Plaisted, who shared life lessons shaped by hard work, friendship, and perseverance. Jeff began working at just 10 years old and held multiple jobs through his teens...

18 November

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Julia Sistachs | Board of Directors, education, events, partnership trip, travel, zambia

The Twatotela Award: Celebrating Sue Bernstein at the 2025 Fall Gala

Written by Colin Kuker Every so often, we have the privilege of pausing to celebrate someone whose dedication and heart have truly shaped our shared mission. At this year’s Fall Gala, that moment came as we presented Sue Bernstein with the Twatotela Award—a recognition that captures...

17 November

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Julia Sistachs | education, zambia

Exploring Bright Futures: Career Day at Hope

In a powerful new 2025 initiative spearheaded by Board Member and Zooming with Zambia volunteer, Sue Bernstein, the Grade 11 and 12 learners at Hope Community School are gaining valuable insights to the world of professional possibilities through Career Day sessions! Each month, students gather over...

11 June

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Katie Gustafson | education, partnership trip, zambia

Zambia: Impact Travel Experience 2024

Months ago, when Sue Bernstein first began meeting with the 9 US educators traveling to Zambia, they had grand plans. - Three full class days of STEM, ELA and Computer Studies lessons for 550 kids from preschool to grade 11 - Lessons created by educators from Chicago...

28 August

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Tobi Agurkis | education, staff, zambia

Hope Community School Welcomes New Staff

Hope Community School in Zambia provides high-impact education, nutrition and healthcare programming to over 550 children who face many barriers to achieving their full potential. Since 2006, Spark Ventures and Hope staff, volunteers, and teachers have created a thriving campus that...

28 June

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Tobi Agurkis | community programs, education, mental health, mexico

Jungle Adventures: Transforming Lives Through Exploration

In Mexico, an incredibly important holiday was just celebrated: Dia de los Ninos, or Day of the Children. Full of games and activities, Dia de los Ninos is a time to squeeze the children in our lives extra tight and reflect...

05 June

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Tobi Agurkis | chicago, education, Uncategorized, zambia

Teacher Ng’oma in the US

In April, Head Teacher Ng’oma from Hope Community School in Zambia arrived at the Chicago airport with one checked bag and a backpack. Two weeks later, he arrived back in Zambia with two checked bags, a backpack, and a carry on!...

16 May

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Tobi Agurkis | #graduation4all, #inspired, community programs, education, organization, social good, Uncategorized, zambia

Charting Success: How Hope Community School Empowers Students to Excel

At Hope Community School, vulnerable students receive incredible educational opportunities that change lives. Dedicated educators, staff, and Spark volunteers inspire students to learn, grow, and dream about their futures. Hope prepares its students for success in and out of the classroom;...

15 February

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