Phostina Siabona, Chairperson

My wish is to put  a smile and hope on a child's despite many   challenges  they may face especially in villages. Because I experienced  it before. Children are tomorrow's future. 

Phostina grew up from Zimba southern Province of Zambia. She trained as a teacher at of English Language and Computer Studies at George Benson Christian. Currently she is Training as a Registered nursing student at Namwianga mission Christian College. Both programs have been sponsored by USA scholarships. 

Fred Kasweka, Finance Manager

I'm happy to have worked in the rural areas of Zambia. I'm sure and hope my impact has been felt by many young rural souls I taught in the 37 years of my teaching career.                                      I retired on July 5, 2024 aged 60. Happy to be a team member. 

With Fred, the headteacher, we have an absolutely trustworthy person on site.  Fred is our " contact person" for the SUPPORT MANDIA projects. 

Simon Mukubesa-Malambo, Vice President

I am born and grew up in Mandia, Zambia.

I love working with plants in the garden and I'm a painter.

As a youth of my area, My dream and purpose of my work are to inspire the generation of mandia area and give hope to those who have no hope fort the future.

Evaristo Kabelenga 

I come from the Copperbelt Province in Zambia and grew up in a village environment in a family of nine children, six girls and three boys.  I always had the hope that I could do something for a better future for my community. I am happy that I can continue to contribute to a better community through the ‘Keep Mandia Clean’ programme, which takes place once a month.

Gift Kumoyo

Mandia is my home village, where I was born and grew up and where many of my family still live. My passion is agriculture and I hope one day to study it at College. I like working outdoors, growing plants and keeping livestock. In my spare time I love to fish from my canoe on the Zambezi River and help to coach the local youth football and volleyball teams. 

As a young boy living with my grandparents I experienced many hardships and I know that life can be tough for young people growing up in rural areas like Mandia. I hope that through my example, and the work I do for Support Mandia, I may be able to inspire other young people to work hard and build a better future for themselves and their families. 

Urs Ettlin, President

Urs runs his own antique shop in Switzerland and works as a mountain guide on the side. 

 “I’m happy to pass on my professional experience to young, motivated people and, at the same time, to help improve living conditions in Mandia—even if only a little.”  

Anne-Sophie Ettlin, Vice President

 Internal Medicine Physician

Looking back at the end of the day and feeling that I’ve been able to make a difference—sometimes in small steps, but very real—is at the heart of my profession. Especially in everyday life, I often realize how much we in Switzerland take a functioning healthcare and education system for granted. Yet this foundation is a great privilege and by no means a given everywhere in the world.
This realization drives me to look beyond our borders—to places where support is lacking—and to help create new opportunities. Because sometimes change begins exactly where someone believes it is possible. 

Jean-Nicolas Ettlin, Secretary

Jean-Nicolas studied geography and law and is currently working as a law clerk in Zurich.

My past travels have broadened my perspective on different ways of life. In my role at Support Mandia, I can make a small but meaningful contribution and give something back.