“If I hadn't passed through Our Moon before coming to the United States, I wouldn't have the skills, knowledge, and discipline to thrive in a foreign country.”
Cathy
Read Cathy’s storyOur Impact
Our Impact
At Our Moon, we are driven by a clear belief: the future is shaped not by how well young people are supported to cope, but by how effectively they are equipped to contribute. Across Zambia, we see extraordinary people held back - not by a lack of talent, but by systems that leave them stuck. That reality is what drives me and our work: a commitment to helping people move from stuck to contributing, whether they are the brightest young minds or those who have simply never been given the chance to prove themselves.
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100%
Young Leaders graduated from our programmes
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£8 million
Unlocked scholarships
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18x
Return on investment
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50
Young Leaders
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40
Identity & Expression graduates
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64%
STEM majors
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36%
Social Science majors, including 77% Economics
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26:24
Gender split M:F Young Leaders
Impact on Students
Since our founding in 2016, 100% of our Young Leaders have successfully graduated from Our Moon's programmes, and all have gone on to study at prestigious institutions across the globe, including some who have secured places at Ivy League schools and Russell Group universities.
At these universities, students major in a variety of subjects, from Economics and Sociology, to Computer Science, Medicine and Engineering.
Our alumni graduate with outstanding degrees, before going on to further study or to start their careers. Those who opt for postgraduate studies go on to complete Master degrees and PhD programmes, while those who join the workforce quickly progress into early leadership roles.
Impact in Communities
Prior to starting university, we encourage students to get involved in community projects to understand the impact they alone can have on the people around them.
Through volunteering, students have tutored children and young people in a wide range of subjects, assisted agricultural and gardening projects, and taken part in local waste management initiatives.
In doing so, students develop the essential skills they need to help them thrive in the workforce, all the while making a difference in the local community.
Not only do we champion the social mobility of our students, but we encourage social mobility in the areas surrounding our site. We offer local youth opportunities to upskill, learning brick-laying, carpentry and tool-making as they work on developing Our Moon's site.
“The skills I am building here - analytical chemistry, spatial data analysis, environmental modelling - are not skills I intend to leave in Chicago. They are tools I plan to bring home. ”
Steven (Simz) — Class of 2023/24
Student Stories
Student Stories
“My hope is that I can contribute to distributing affordable, clean and sustainable electricity across my country and inspire others along the way.”
John
Read John’s story“Our Moon has helped me improve my time management skills, making it easier to juggle my workload with assignments and daily activities, amongst other things.”
Komani
Read Komani’s story“My hope is that no child will have to drop out of secondary school because they can't afford their uniform and other school requirements.”
Quincy
Read Quincy’s storyTransparency
Impact Reports
Our annual reports provide detailed evidence of the difference we make. Download or request a copy below.
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