QUINCY
“I can't thank Our Moon enough for what it has done directly and indirectly for my family. Our standard of living has increased and two of my children have an outstanding international education. It is beyond everything I could have prayed for.” — Cindy, Quincy’s mum
QUINCY GIVES BACK
After completing Our Moon’s Young Leaders Programme, Quincy graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2023 with an MA in Economics, and now works in London for BlackRock as an investment management analyst.
Reflecting on her experience, Quincy says, “At the forefront of my mind, I am always thinking about how I can help those who have supported me and my community at home. While at university, I partnered with a Zambian NGO to help children in my neighbourhood access basic necessities so they can go to school. I remember only too well how difficult it was for me when I didn’t have the right school uniform and couldn’t afford to pay for books and stationery. 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.”
Since becoming one of our alumni, Quincy has co-hosted our alumni conference, given speeches at some of our fundraising events, started our buddy scheme to connect current students with alumni and connected us with opportunities at BlackRock. She’s also served for two years as an Advisor to our Board of Trustees, and alongside Helen and Janet, another alumna, has co-hosted a series of podcasts for HALI Access Network.
Quincy has never forgotten the needs of her family. Even as a student on a MasterCard Foundation scholarship, she would send money home to support them, putting her cousin through nursing college and supporting her younger siblings through school. After help with applications from Quincy and Helen, Quincy’s younger brother Marvellous is now studying Civil Engineering at KNUST in Ghana on a MasterCard Foundation scholarship. Marvellous says, “My time at KNUST so far is nothing short of magical. The greenery, the friendships, the food, and the academic support have and continue to make this experience wonderful.”
“I can’t thank Our Moon enough for what it has done directly and indirectly for my family. Our standard of living has increased and two of my children have an outstanding international education. It is beyond everything I could have prayed for.” — Cindy, Quincy’s mum
Quincy plans to return to Zambia in the future to make a wider impact. A natural, charismatic leader, we all eagerly look forward to watching her progress.
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