
GROW Choma Initiative 2027
Seven weeks of purposeful action to connect communities with knowledge, opportunity, dignity and development.
4 January 2027 – 21 February 2027
The Forge Choma District Chapter

The founding chapter of Speak & Soar. Officially flagged off on 1 July 2026 at Shampande Secondary School and now delivering across four schools in Choma District — Shampande, St. Patrick's, Chuundu and Swan Secondary.
“Seven weeks. Four campaigns. One commitment to community development.”
The Forge Choma District Chapter is preparing to launch GROW Choma Initiative 2027, a coordinated community development project bringing together leadership and entrepreneurship, menstrual health, community action and opportunity connections, outreach, and institutional engagement.

The Choma District Chapter is the local arm of THE FORGE in Southern Province. It is community-led, volunteer-driven and governed by two Team Leads supported by Forge Ambassadors drawn from Choma itself.
The chapter delivers career guidance, leadership training and enterprise exposure into secondary schools and youth groups across Choma District, reporting into the national programme office.
Read the full chapter storyDirection before decisions.
DetailsCharacter before position.
DetailsUniversity is one road, not the only road.
DetailsGuidance is worthless if fees stop the learner.
DetailsThe whole district in one room.
DetailsBeyond the school gate.
DetailsThe FORGE team gave our learners something the timetable cannot — a clear picture of what is possible after Grade 12.
I came in thinking there were only three careers. I left with a plan and someone to ask questions.
Join as a member, volunteer on a delivery team, or partner with the chapter on a programme.