David visits Zambia

David along with six friends travelled out to Zambia as part of a Build Team carrying out charity works on behalf of Aid International and the Africa Enterprise Trust.

On arrival in Lusaka David and the team were tasked within painting the inside and outside of one of the children’s homes ‘Chimwemwe One’. David said “When we got to the home, one of the children came out to open the gate and greet us. I couldn’t believe it when he ran out wearing a Knightstone tshirt that I gave him on my trip out there four years ago! He had no idea that I was coming!”

The trip to Zambia coincided with the start of the World Cup so David called upon friends and his colleagues to donate football shirts and balls to give to the children whilst he was out there.

David said: “I was overwhelmed at everyone’s generosity. I had multiple deliveries of football shirts, shorts, socks, balls, pens and pads all weighing in at 100 kilos and filling four large kit bags!”

After a week of painting and a weekend off to recoup some strength the team moved onto their second job at another children’s home 45 minutes away.

On the last day the team visited a small school in one of the poorest parts of Lusaka. 50 children between the ages of two and 15 share one classroom with two teachers. The children were given football kits and balls and within seconds their shoes were off and they were running around excitedly playing football!

David continues: “This was my fourth trip to Zambia, I love the country and the people, they’re very humble. Taking part in these trips gives me the chance to make a real difference. It was great to go back again this year and see the friends I made before.”