We’re celebrating a major milestone in Family Legacy’s vision to provide dignified, high-quality education to vulnerable children in Zambia: Lusaka West Legacy Academy has officially moved to its new, permanent campus!
John Hasse addresses Lusaka West students and guardians.
After 13 years of operating in rented facilities, Lusaka West now stands proudly on Family Legacy-owned land. This move marks a significant step in our long-term vision to own and outfit our school properties to best serve our students and staff.
The new campus opened with a big celebration, attended by President & CEO John Hasse, Country Director Chikondi Phiri, senior leaders, and a proud community.
“As we open the doors today, we promise to honor your investment by providing excellent education that prepares our students not just academically, but practically for life’s opportunities,” Hasse said.
The Lusaka West acreage pre-construction. The school currently consists of modular buildings, with ample room for growth.
The new campus sits on a spacious 15-acre site and features:
- 17 classrooms and 7 operational spaces
- A modern administration center
- A new ablution block with 25 toilets and showers
- Solar panels and water tanks to support uninterrupted learning
- A brand new trades pavilion (coming soon!)
The school currently serves 449 students and is supported by 28 dedicated staff members.
“This means a lot to us as staff,” Headteacher Mackson Mambalakata said. “We are now in a dignified workspace, and we remain grateful to management for making this possible.”
Lusaka West students walk together to tour the new campus.
Owned buildings like Lusaka West allow us to improve infrastructure when and where we need to. Students are looking forward to the benefits this new campus offers.
“We have plenty of toilets, and the girls even have showers.” Arnold, a Lusaka West student, said. “I’m looking forward to more developments like a play park and the trades section.”
Others are eager about the potential that lies in the added acreage.
“At the old school, playing football was a challenge,” Joshua, another Lusaka West student, said. “Now, we have enough space for sports and other activities.”
Lusaka West Legacy Academy is now the 16th of our 18 schools to operate on Family Legacy-owned land. This latest owned Legacy Academy follows Kalikiliki (opened January 2024) and Kanyama and Misisi (opened January 2025). Our transition from rental properties is one more way we are stewarding our resources while improving our students’ learning environment.
We are grateful to our generous community for fueling this transition and to God’s faithfulness to bless our students long-term.
