Chiuna Mandevu in now in Germany

Chiuna Mandevu in now in Germany

GERMANY AWAITS‼️

Chiuna Mandevu is among the 9 students who departed from Zambia 🇿🇲 to start a Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) placement in Baden-Württemberg 🇩🇪 with our long-standing partner, AWO Württemberg.

Chiuna first joined DDS Lusaka to study German and, through determination and perseverance, progressed all the way to B1 level. After many months of hard work and preparation, Chiuna obtained the ÖSD Z-B1 Certificate, which later served as the official proof of German language ability for the visa application submitted at the German Embassy in Lusaka.

The Bundesfreiwilligendienst is a unique opportunity for young people to live and work in Germany while serving in social institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, kindergartens and community centres. At the same time, participants gain valuable experience, improve their German even further and often create opportunities for future apprenticeships, jobs or studies in Germany.

Our cooperation with AWO Württemberg stretches back many years and has already changed the lives of many students. Just recently, several of our nursing students completed their 3-year apprenticeship programmes in Germany, and we are delighted that a new group of students is now beginning this exciting BFD journey.

Chiuna’s story is one of patience, commitment and faith. There were challenges along the way, but Chiuna remained focused and continued believing that the dream of going to Germany would one day come true. We know that this success has only been possible because of our #KingLordJesusChrist, who continues to guide DDS and pour out His favour upon our students. Through His grace, Chiuna has been given this incredible opportunity and has now begun a new chapter in life.

We had the privilege of accompanying Chiuna and family to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, where we said our goodbyes before the journey to Germany began. It was a proud and emotional occasion as Chiuna left Zambia full of hope and excitement for the future.

Congratulations, Chiuna! We are extremely proud of you and pray that our #KingLordJesusChrist blesses and protects you as you begin your new life in Germany 🇩🇪