This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)�� activity forms part of Unicaf’s ongoing commitment to community empowerment and inclusive support systems that enhance access to education and opportunity. Recognising that a child’s academic success is deeply connected to the stability of their home environment, the initiative aimed to address some of the immediate household challenges faced by families in the community.

Through engagement with Winnie-ng Hub and parents, it was identified that many children supported by the organisation come from households experiencing significant socio-economic hardship. One of the primary concerns raised was food insecurity. Parents shared that the lack of food and basic necessities at home directly affects their children’s concentration, school attendance and overall academic performance. Children who attend school hungry often struggle to focus, participate actively, or remain consistent in their studies.

Parents further emphasised that when there is food and basic household stability, children feel more secure, motivated and emotionally settled—conditions that are essential for effective learning. By providing essential household items, Unicaf aimed to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians, contributing to a more conducive home environment for children’s educational development.

The CSR activity had a meaningful and immediate impact on beneficiary families. Parents expressed relief and gratitude, noting that access to basic necessities helps restore dignity and fosters a sense of stability within the household. The initiative also reinforced the critical link between food security, emotional wellbeing and academic achievement.

Beyond the distribution itself, the partnership strengthened collaboration between Unicaf and Winnie-ng Hub, building community trust and laying the foundation for sustained social impact initiatives in the region.

By investing in families and recognising the interconnectedness of home stability and educational success, Unicaf continues to demonstrate that meaningful educational transformation begins not only in classrooms, but also within supported and empowered homes.

The ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including Vice-Chancellors from prominent local universities, who joined in celebrating this landmark achievement. The Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima, expressed his admiration for Unicaf University’s dedication to excellence in education.

The proceedings commenced with welcoming remarks by Mrs Abigail Chalwe Chisala, the Master of Ceremonies. The Minister of Education delivered an inspiring speech on behalf of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, emphasising the pivotal role of education in national development. President Hichilema commended Unicaf University for its investment in cutting-edge infrastructure, highlighting its importance in shaping the future of Zambia.

Dr Nicos Nicolaou, CEO of Unicaf, articulated his vision for the new campus as a global centre of excellence in learning and teaching. Professor Mpazi Sinjela, the Chancellor, appealed to the government for continued support to students enrolled in private institutions, underscoring the university’s commitment to accessible education.

Dr Christine Phiri Mushibwe, Vice-Chancellor of Unicaf University in Zambia, emphasised the transformative impact of Unicaf University’s educational offerings on the Zambian community, reinforcing the university’s role in driving societal progress through education.

The highlight of the event was the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Hon. Douglas Syakalima, accompanied by the CEO, Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, symbolising the formal opening of the new campus. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to a comprehensive campus tour to explore the state-of-the-art facilities and educational resources available.

Media presence was robust, with prominent outlets such as Prime TV, ZNBC, Power TV and Muvi TV covering the event, ensuring widespread visibility and recognition of Unicaf University’s expansion and its contributions to the education sector in Zambia.

The grand opening of Unicaf University’s new campus marks a significant step forward in the institution’s mission to empower students with accessible, high-quality education. As Unicaf University continues to grow, it remains dedicated to fostering academic excellence and contributing positively to the educational landscape of Zambia and beyond.

Unicaf University in Zambia has been awarded the Best Online Education Provider for two consecutive years, in 2022 and 2023. This accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, flexible education that meets the needs of our diverse student body. Our programmes are accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Zambia, ensuring they meet rigorous academic standards. Additionally, our campus is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Provider, further validating our dedication to excellence.

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Unicaf and Liverpool John Moores University Partnership

Unicaf has partnered with Liverpool John Moores University to make higher education more accessible and affordable by significantly decreasing tuition fees and removing distance barriers. Prospective students who wish to earn a British degree can study through Unicaf online with a generous scholarship without travelling and living abroad.

“Giving access to quality higher education to underserved populations has always been in the heart of what we do. Through the partnership between Unicaf and LJMU, one of the best universities in the UK, high-quality education equips individuals with the skills needed to make a real difference in their own community”.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Unicaf, Dr Nicos Nicolaou

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Unicaf facilitates the online delivery of the postgraduate through its digital platform, the��Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The flexible structure of the lectures allows students to access the material at any time at their own pace. Students can monitor their own learning and schedule their study routine.

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Join thousands of students worldwide who have studied and earned their Liverpool John Moores degree through the Unicaf Scholarship and managed to make a difference in their lives and communities.

“The Liverpool John Moores University online Master’s programme was the best choice I have made. I was fortunate enough to get a generous scholarship and good guidance from my Unicaf student adviser, (…) Online learning is very convenient, especially for people like me, who cannot attend on-campus classes or travel abroad to study.”

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Hosted at the Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia in Lusaka on the 24th of December 2021, the event hosted 94 attendees among them Vice-Chancellor, Dr Christine Mushibwe, who was guest speaker at the ceremony.

The evening unfolded with jubilant announcements of the nominees and winners in various categories.��

Speaking after the presentation of the awards, Unicaf University in Zambia Vice-Chancellor, Dr Christine Mushibwe, encouraged the authors to continue celebrating storytelling so that the creative industry can continue to grow in the country.

The event also included a mini book expo to showcase the books by several Zambian authors most of whom were nominated at the awards ceremony. Other exhibitors at the awards included Unicaf University in Zambia which was the only university that showcased their products and services.��

Also present at the ceremony were Mr Daniel Kabani CEO of DNK Group, Mr Mwila Bwanga CEO of Be Relevant, Mr Aaron Chansa Executive Director, National Action for Quality Education Zambia (NAQEZ), Mr Dumisani L. Ncube, CEO DLN Technologies and Zambian football legend, Christopher Katongo.

Some recipients of the awards included writer Mazuba Mwiinga who won the Best Non-Fiction for his authoring of the ‘Midnight Raid – Hakainde’s Taste of Hate.’ Fr Francis Katuta was the recipient of the Best Religious Award and Keith Hamusute took home the Best Fiction Award for ‘The Ghosts Came for Dinner and Left’.

Highflying businessman and CEO of DLN enterprises Dumisani Ncube nabbed the Bestselling Author of 2021, while Raphael Mbewe was presented with the Most Outstanding Author. Other recipients at the ceremony were Samuel Zulu who won for Best Creative Writing, Sheila Siwela for Best Children, Reuben Phiri for Best Poetry, Best History Mutale Kaunda, Best Business was awarded to Brighton Mwanza, and the Most Influential Author 2021 received by Isaac Pomboloka. In total 13 authors walked away with awards.

With the growing literature industry in Zambia, many authors and writers have had to find various means of celebrating storytelling to be able to showcase their creativity. The Tell Your Own Story National Book Awards were launched with the aim of pioneering change within the writing industry in Zambia and to ensure that Zambian authors can turn this industry into an income generating sector for author’s sustainable development.

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The launch was attended by invited guests and dignitaries such as His Worship, the Mayor of Blantyre, Councillor Wild Ndipo who formally inaugurated the proceedings with the ribbon cutting ceremony in front of local media. Also present were the Chancellor of Unicaf University,�� Professor Joseph Kuthemba Mwale and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Robert Ridley.

Dr Ridley, in his speech, highlighted the importance of the Blantyre office in terms of reaching out and engaging with those locally and in the surrounding areas. He stressed the significance of the Blantyre office and looks forward to establishing and maintaining strong relationships with schools, employers and other educational institutions. He also emphasised the need to host social events in order to meet students and discuss any issues they may have so as to improve Unicaf University’s services.��

Within the past year, Unicaf University held two graduation ceremonies honouring 574 students from Malawi and 50 other countries. The current pandemic has not hindered students from their online studies. As Unicaf University Chancellor Professor Mwale wisely pointed out, “e-learning is the way to go.”

About Unicaf University

Unicaf University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in a wide range of subjects. It combines traditional face-to-face tuition with the active use of digital learning tools through an innovative blended learning approach. The Unicaf University campus is accredited nationally by the and internationally by the based in the UK.

Students have the opportunity to earn internationally recognised degrees at a low cost through 100% online delivery or with the option of on-campus study. Students can benefit from the Unicaf Scholarship Programme that has already awarded $100 million worth of scholarships to more than 60,000 applicants in over 170 countries.

In addition to Unicaf University programmes, eligible students can also apply to study fully online for a recognised degree from one of our partner universities.

STAYM is a platform for empowering, encouraging, and informing young mothers about issues they may face. One of those issues is the flexibility and availability of studying while balancing family and employment responsibilities.��

The objective of this exciting collaboration is to assist young single mothers reach their full educational potential. Studying online means that single mothers have the choice to study whenever it’s convenient – evenings, weekends or whenever they have free time.��

For more information on STAYM, please contact Monica Dube-Sekhwela on +265 74310425 or email on monicadubesekhwela@gmail.com

As part of its Environmental, Social and Governance policies and practices aligned with the and the Africa 2063 aspirations, Unicaf University gives back to the community by carrying out philanthropic deeds that support the underlying goals of the SDG’s.��

Unicaf University in Zambia Vice-Chancellor, Dr Christine Phiri Mushibwe stressed how Covid-19 has affected most hospitals financially. The need for resources is now at a critical level since hospital budgets have been redirected towards supporting the most vulnerable members of society during this pandemic.��

The donated goods would go a long way to ease some of the challenges faced by the children’s ward. Babies and infants would benefit greatly from the generous contributions as well as mothers who, in many cases, have travelled great distances on limited budgets.����

The Ministry of Health sent a letter of gratitude to Unicaf University and Hope for Human Nature Generation pointing out that donations such as these assist in fulfilling the hospital’s goal of becoming a centre of excellence in pediatric healthcare.��

Through this donation, Unicaf University was able to positively assist 50 patients from the children’s ward. Likewise, Hospital Management was able to divert resources to other needy areas who would otherwise not have been accommodated.��

The donated products included essentials such as; towels, diapers, soap, toothpaste, baby powder, blankets, vaseline, washing powder, plates and spoons.��

About Unicaf University

Unicaf University is a pan-African, independent, internationally accredited university, combining the best elements of international education, offering high quality academic qualifications.

Unicaf University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in a wide range of subjects. It combines traditional face-to-face complementary tutorials with the active use of digital learning tools through an innovative blended learning approach. Students have the opportunity to earn internationally recognised degrees at a low cost through 100% online delivery or with the option of on-campus study.

Unicaf University in Zambia is accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Provider.��

The current global pandemic meant that student activities were cancelled or postponed, therefore organised the trip as a way of providing recreation for the students. As one student so powerfully stated, “With Covid-19 we couldn’t fully interact with each other. We’ve been looking forward to a function like this, so thank you Unicaf.”��

The students relished their day trip and thoroughly enjoyed taking group photos as well as “selfies.” One student said, “We would like to thank Unicaf for the trip you organised for us and for everything you provided.” Meanwhile, on the Unicaf WhatsApp group another student wrote, “I would like to thank my fellow students for the unity and one bond. Stay blessed.”

Dorothy Mukimba, Senior Marketing Officer, opened the event by introducing the Vice-Chancellor of Unicaf University in Uganda, Professor George Nasinyama, who described the mission and vision of multi-campus, pan African Unicaf University, highlighting what the people of Uganda can expect from the institution. A video presentation followed, of the facilities at the brand new campus of Unicaf University, located on Plot 53B Ntinda II Road, in Kampala.

Unicaf University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic Innovation at Federal Level, Dr. Antony Brogden-Ward, addressed the media via video link from Unicaf’s HQ in Cyprus, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to delivering international quality higher education at an affordable cost to all eligible candidates across the world, through strategic partnerships with universities in the UK, (the University of East London, Liverpool John Moore’s University and the University of Suffolk), and in Africa with multi-campus Unicaf University.��

Unicaf University graduates present at the event shared their personal experience of studying online with the University. Mr Andrew Nalumenya and Ms Solomy Kyalirizo Nduhukire, both MBA graduates, spoke about the multiple benefits a higher degree can bring to one’s career and life. They referred to the flexibility of the online model of study provided by Unicaf University, the generous scholarships and easy payment plans, the convenience of studying from home, at your own pace, without disruptions to work or family schedules, or delays because of the measures for the pandemic.��

The representative of the State Minister for Higher Education, Honourable Dr Muyingo, Mr Timothy Sejjoba, Principle Education Officer, read the Minister’s speech, highlighting the importance of technology in the delivery of higher education. The Minister for Higher Education underlined: ‘The virtual age is one which will not only help us manage this pandemic but it also presents us with an opportunity to widen the reach of higher education. The move away from physical classroom delivery makes it possible to reach students in even the most remote parts of the country. I, therefore, welcome Unicaf University and challenge the leadership to begin thinking of these opportunities.��The Minister underlined that the Government of Uganda is prioritising the delivery of science-based educational programmes, which will support the country’s industrialisation agenda. He also applauded Unicaf University for the scholarships and easy payment plans it offers to Ugandans and asked the institution to support research into problems areas that require solutions.��

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance Honourable DrChris Baryomunsi emphasised that Unicaf University’s online mode of teaching resonates with the mandate of the Ministry. Dr Baryomunsi stressed that the government of Uganda is working tirelessly to ensure distribution and access of internet services in all parts of the country so that all eligible candidates can study online. He stated: “Learning is undergoing a revolution …we should embrace these innovations and technologies and we should support these methods of instruction…. teaching, and learning online is one example of the andragogical methods which we must embrace.”

After his speech, the Minister signed the plaque highlighting Unicaf University’s ‘commitment to increasing access to quality, international cutting-edge, higher education in Uganda’ to mark the launch of the institution in the country.��

Finally, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance and the University’s Vice-Chancellor answered questions placed to them by journalists attending the event. Dr Baryomunsi urged all Ugandans to take up the offer from Unicaf University to further their studies with generous scholarships, without worrying about tuition fees. He also stated that his Ministry is planning to help the Education Sector by making Internet access available countrywide gradually within the next years, and at an affordable cost, in order to encourage and facilitate online learning and e-commerce.��