Started in October 2004, the Donata School is currently attended by over 35 children. Their ages range from 6 to 15 years old and their disabilities include deaf, partial blindness, mentally retarded, as well as physical.

Open from Monday to Friday, the three volunteer teachers teach the children basic arithmetic, english and arts and crafts.

The students also receive a daily lunch typically of maize meal (called nshima), beans and kapenta (fish), with whatever vegetables are available from the school’s flourishing vegetable garden.

While the school is in its infancy, there is much work needed to get it running well -- especially on the education side (formulating a good curriculum and skills training).