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RECENT NEWS: On 1 September 2004 Zambia's first lady, Mrs. Mwanawasa officially opened and dedicated Chikankata Health Services' HIV/AIDS Anti-Retroviral Therapy Clinic named Muka Buumi (Mother of Life in Tonga). Click here for details
Welcome to the www-pages for The Salvation Army, Chikankata Mission. Chikankata, home to more than 3000 people is situated 31 km from the tar road on the edge of the Zambezi valley, in Zambia, Central Africa. This rural hospital, school and training centre surrounded by hills and traditional village settlements, is 125 kilometres south of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The nearest town, Mazabuka is 60 kilometres north-west. Chikankata services a catchment population of over 90,000 people, nearly all living in remote areas of the Southern Province.
The Salvation Army established a mission here in 1945 at the invitation of the local headman, Charlie Chikankata. He had heard of the Salvation Army's work in Zimbabwe and offered a portion of his land if education and health services could be established for his people. In 1946, The Salvation Army settled among the Tonga people of the Mapangazya area and opened a school, hospital and a church to serve the whole needs of the community.
Zambia is often referred to as "The Real Africa" because of its natural beauty and thrilling widlife. The country is landlocked and sits in the heart of Southern Africa. Zambia is home to the Victoria Falls (about 400kms from Chikankata) and the Zambezi River. For more information on our country, try www.zambiatourism.com
The Salvation Army, founded in England in 1865, works in 109 countries all around the world and is part of the Christian church. The Salvation Army believes that God, through Jesus Christ, wants all people to enjoy full health : spiritual, physical, mental and emotional. Chikankata Mission strives to achieve this for the people of Zambia through God's strength.
Chikankata Today
Today the mission comprises three main areas of service: A Secondary School for 750 pupils; a Salvation Army Corps (Church) and Divisional Headquarters; and Chikankata Mission Hospital. It is led by the Mission Director, Major Joster Chenda. Dr. Trevor Kaile is the Director of Colleges for Chikankata Mission and Mr. Oscar Mwanza is the Headmaster of Chikankata High School.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Business Manager, Anthony Watson (awatson@chikankata.org.zm) or to our corperate e-mail at (administration@chikankata.org.zm)