Discussion on community based initiatives

Zambians around the world are responding to the needs in Zambian communities. New or old, Ichalo Chesu is always excited to highlight these community-based initiatives and the people involved. In this episode, we are having a general discussion on different initiatives. Joining us are Titus Natala, co-founder of ZBTR and Eliz Chilufya Bik. The program airs live at Time 9am EST, 16 hrs. CAT, 22 hrs. AWST. To listen follow the link or call 347-237-4270 to listen or participate. Caller participation highly encouraged.

Titus Habanji Natala Worked at Air BP 1988/89 and later as a Manager at Natala Family Ranch until 1991. Titus is a resident of Minneapolis Minnesota. He worked at Northwest airlines after finishing college.  Titus is a fund-sponsor for ZCF - Zambia children fund. ZCF deals with street kids in Zambia and is very successful story. Titus also spearheaded an online fundraising for a bypass surgery for a Zambian student in Russia – Cardson Kabwe. Titus majored in Business Management and MIS at Metro state university

Eliz is a women/children's rights activist: blowing the trumpet on women empowerment in education, social economic status, and politics in that order. She has been an advocate for children's rights since age 16, speaking against child abuse, child labor. Being an activist has opened up many doors for Eliz. She is humbled to be an intermediary between a little girl suffering from a malignant brain tumor in Zambia and her sponsor who just wants to help fulfill her last wish. Currently, she is doing a double major of Bachelor of Science in nursing, and Biology (pre-med). Furthermore, she is the class representative for her schools Americas nurses association. With this organization, they are able to do a lot of community outreach, to the homeless, abused women, as well as volunteer at food pantries, or closets and many more.